this research aimed to figure out the symbolic meaning of Towani Tolotang birth and death in the Regency of Sidenreng Rappang. The research based on Charles Saders Pierce theory about the symbols. This research applied descriptive qualitative method in revealing the data. This research used observation and interview sheet as the instrument to get the valid data.
Upon the acceptance of Islam (sara') became an integral part of panggadereng (customary system), the bugis and Makassar social institution acquire new colors, so that their obedience to sara' together with their adherence to other aspect panggadareng.