MNCTV Pahlawan Ugi Sugriana Penjaga Tradisi Akrab Teknologi

Summary

Abah Ugi, the 28-year-old leader of the Cipta Gelar indigenous community in the Gunung Halimun region of West Java, has led since 2007. Despite his interest in electronics and music, and an opportunity to study in Japan, he chose to stay close to his roots and learn independently. Abah Ugi has preserved traditional practices, such as manual rice milling, while building a local television and radio station to address infrastructure challenges. He is committed to improving education in the area, advocating for better access to schooling and vocational training for the community.

Takeaways

• 😀 Abah Ugi, a 28-year-old leader, has been leading the Cipta Gelar adat community since 2007 after his father, Abah Anom, passed away.
• 😀 Despite a desire to study in Bandung, Abah Ugi stayed close to home at his father's request, prioritizing family and community responsibilities over pursuing education in the city.
• 😀 Abah Ugi developed a passion for electronics and music, learning both through self-study (otodidak).
• 😀 Although he was offered a scholarship to study in Japan, Abah Ugi felt a responsibility to stay and assist his family, which altered his career plans.
• 😀 In Cipta Gelar, women continue traditional rice milling practices by hand using a lesung (mortar and pestle), despite the availability of machines.
• 😀 Abah Ugi upholds traditional customs, blending technology with local practices when necessary, but refuses to replace cultural traditions with modern technologies.
• 😀 The limited infrastructure in Cipta Gelar led Abah Ugi to build a television station with a budget of approximately 3 million IDR to improve communication in the community.
• 😀 Along with the TV station, Abah Ugi also established a radio station in a small 6-meter room, expanding access to information in the area.
• 😀 Education is a major concern for Abah Ugi, as most of the local population only has access to primary and some secondary school education, with a long distance to the nearest high school.
• 😀 Abah Ugi hopes the government will invest in improving education infrastructure in Cipta Gelar, including building schools from elementary to high school and vocational training centers.
• 😀 Abah Ugi is committed to preserving the values of the Banten Kid community while ensuring that modern advancements like education and technology can help improve the lives of its people.

Q & A

Where is the Kasepuhan Adat Cipta Gelar community located?

Kasepuhan Adat Cipta Gelar is located in the Gunung Halimun area of West Java, Indonesia.

Who is the current leader of Kasepuhan Adat Cipta Gelar?

The current leader is Ugi Sugiana, commonly known as Abah Ugi, who has led the community since 2007.

How did Abah Ugi become the leader of the community?

Abah Ugi became the leader after the passing of his father, Encup Sucipta (Abah Anom), who was the previous customary leader.

What educational opportunity did Abah Ugi give up, and why?

Abah Ugi received a scholarship to study in Japan for six years but did not go because his father asked him to stay close to home and prepare to assist in leading the community.

How does the community maintain its traditional rice processing methods?

The community continues to use traditional tools such as lesung (wooden mortar) and alu (pestle) to pound rice, even though modern rice milling machines could be built.

What is Abah Ugi’s perspective on the use of technology?

Abah Ugi believes that technology can be used as long as it does not replace or violate core customary traditions. Traditions that are strictly protected cannot be substituted with modern technology.

What major technological initiatives has Abah Ugi established in the village?

He built a community television station with significant funding and also established a radio station from a small 6x6 meter room to improve information access for residents.

Why did Abah Ugi decide to build a television and radio station?

Due to limited infrastructure and access to information in the village, he created these media platforms to ensure that residents could receive and share important information.

What challenges does the community face in terms of education?

Most residents only complete elementary school because junior high schools are located far away, requiring about a 4-kilometer journey to Lebak Regency, which creates financial and logistical difficulties.

What are Abah Ugi’s hopes for the future of education in the community?

He hopes the government will build educational facilities from elementary to high school levels, including vocational schools, to improve access to education for the community.

How does Abah Ugi balance tradition and modernization?

He maintains essential customary practices while selectively adopting technology that benefits the community without undermining their cultural identity.

What does the story of Kasepuhan Adat Cipta Gelar illustrate about cultural preservation?

It demonstrates that cultural traditions can coexist with modern advancements, as long as modernization is implemented thoughtfully and respectfully.