Local Wisdom in Mekongga Folklore in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi Province (Local Wisdom in Mekongga Folklore in Kolaka Regency of Southeast Sulawesi Province)

Local wisdom is a topic always interesting to study. In Mekongga culture, local wisdom is viewed as a valuable and high value. Mekongga people have folklore containing many local wisdom values but have not been studied yet. Therefore, this research aims to analyze and to describe local wisdom in Mekongga folklore in Kolaka Regency of Southeast Sulawesi (North East Sulawesi) Province. This research employed qualitative method with observation, interview, and document study being the techniques of collecting data. Technique of analyzing data used was descriptive qualitative one. The result of research showed that Mekongga folklore in Kolaka Regency has local wisdom. Konggaaha folklore studied contains two local wisdom superiorities: musyawarah (discussion) and mutual cooperation (mutual cooperation) principles. meanwhile,