𝐒𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐀, 𝐤𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐚𝐮 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐌

Summary

This video features an interview with local residents from Kampung Tua Bakau, Serif, focusing on the historical significance of the area. The conversation delves into the village's traditions, the protection of mangrove forests, and the role of Haji Denriung in the community's foundation. The story also touches on the village's involvement in Indonesia's post-independence history, particularly during a potential conflict with Singapore. Through oral history, the residents share their personal connections to the village’s origins and their cultural heritage, painting a vivid picture of life in this coastal community.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interview highlights the rich history and culture of Kampung Tua Bakau, particularly focusing on local traditions and oral histories passed down by the elders.
• 😀 The village of Kampung Tua Bakau is closely connected to the mangrove trees, which are considered sacred and essential for protecting the community during storms.
• 😀 One unique local tradition involved a stone where villagers could leave money and notes for items they needed, with the assurance that they would be fulfilled by the next day.
• 😀 The history of Pantai Balai-Balai is relatively recent, with the area developing in the past 4 years, but the village itself has a long-standing history that goes back centuries.
• 😀 Haji Denriung is a key figure in the village's history, believed to have played a significant role in protecting the village and its people.
• 😀 The community also shared a story from the post-independence era where Haji Denriung helped a family fleeing the conflict between Indonesia and Singapore, offering them protection.
• 😀 The story describes how the Japanese forces, during World War II, learned of Haji Denriung's actions and confronted him because of his protection of a foreign family.
• 😀 The mangrove forests are protected by the community today, as they shield the village from strong winds, with the belief that without them, the village would no longer exist.
• 😀 The village and its history are often shared with visitors, including international guests and university students from institutions like UGM, UNIBA, and UIB.
• 😀 The villagers take pride in preserving their history and traditions, which are often shared with new generations through oral stories and community interactions.