Belajar Kearifan Lokal

Summary

In this video, Elvira introduces the concept of local wisdom, explaining its significance in Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The term 'local wisdom' or 'local genius' was first introduced in 1951, highlighting the importance of cultural practices tied to geography and the environment. The video explores the meaning, characteristics, and functions of local wisdom, emphasizing values such as respect for nature, community cooperation, and ethical behavior. Various examples from different regions in Indonesia are provided, demonstrating the diversity and adaptability of local wisdom. Elvira encourages the younger generation to preserve and uphold these cultural traditions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Local wisdom (kearifan lokal) is a concept introduced in 1951, describing the wisdom embedded in a community's culture, passed down through generations.
• 😀 Local wisdom is closely tied to the geographical and environmental conditions of Indonesia, influencing the practices and values of the people.
• 😀 Kearifan lokal includes values like love for the homeland, prioritizing togetherness, mutual respect, and helping one another.
• 😀 According to KBBI, local wisdom is the maturity of a community, reflected in their behavior and perspectives, aimed at developing local resources for positive change.
• 😀 Local wisdom is a combination of two words: 'kearifan' meaning wisdom and 'lokal' meaning local, signifying a wisdom rooted in the community's traditions.
• 😀 One key characteristic of local wisdom is its role in preserving indigenous culture from the influences of outside cultures or the passage of time.
• 😀 Local wisdom is adaptive, selectively incorporating external cultural elements that complement and align with the community’s original culture.
• 😀 Local wisdom can merge external and indigenous cultures, creating a sense of unity and fostering national culture.
• 😀 Local wisdom serves as a social control tool, ensuring that communities maintain responsibility for their well-being and social relationships.
• 😀 There are two main forms of local wisdom: tangible (physical practices or artifacts) and intangible (values, customs, rituals, etc.).
• 😀 Local wisdom contributes to the development of human resources, knowledge, cultural empowerment, and ethical behavior, often seen in rituals like agricultural ceremonies or ancestor worship.

Q & A

What is the definition of 'kearifan lokal' (local wisdom)?

'Kearifan lokal' refers to the local wisdom or genius of a community that reflects their maturity in social behavior and perspectives. It involves the ways in which a community utilizes its local resources, values, and knowledge to create positive changes and adapt to the environment.

Who introduced the term 'local genius' (kearifan lokal), and when?

The term 'local genius' was introduced by Quarantini in 1951.

How is 'kearifan lokal' related to the geographical and environmental conditions of Indonesia?

'Kearifan lokal' is deeply connected to the geographic and environmental conditions, as it reflects the ways communities have developed solutions, practices, and values in harmony with their surroundings, which are passed down through generations.

What are some examples of cultural values that are considered 'kearifan lokal' in Indonesia?

Examples include love for the homeland, prioritizing cooperation, mutual respect, and helping one another.

How does the KBBI (Indonesian Dictionary) define 'kearifan lokal'?

According to KBBI, 'kearifan lokal' is the maturity of a community, evident in their behavior and perspective, which helps in the development of local potential and resources, fostering positive changes in society.

What are the key characteristics of 'kearifan lokal'?

The key characteristics include: 1) Serving as a safeguard for traditional culture against external influences, 2) Being adaptive to new cultural elements, 3) Integrating foreign cultures with local traditions to foster national unity.

How does 'kearifan lokal' serve as a social control tool?

'Kearifan lokal' helps maintain social responsibility and ensures that relationships within the community remain intact. It instills ethical and moral values, teaches respect for nature, and encourages the passing of wisdom from elders.

What are the two forms of 'kearifan lokal'?

'Kearifan lokal' can take two forms: tangible (physical, material culture) and intangible (values, customs, and traditions). Both play crucial roles in guiding society.

How does 'kearifan lokal' contribute to human resource development?

'Kearifan lokal' contributes by guiding the development of local knowledge and skills, empowering communities through cultural practices, ceremonies, and agricultural rituals that enhance communal life.

Can you provide examples of 'kearifan lokal' practices from different regions in Indonesia?

Examples of 'kearifan lokal' from various regions in Indonesia include: 1) Awik-awik in West Lombok and Bali, 2) BB in South Sumatra, 3) Cingcowong in West Java, 4) Hompongan in Jambi, 5) Balingkea in Central Sulawesi, 6) Kekean in South Sumatra, and 7) Pahomba in East Nusa Tenggara.