Analysis Of The Local Wisdom Values In The Nyengkelan Tanah Tradition

Abstract

This study examines the local wisdom values embedded in the Nyengkelan Tanah traditional ritual among the Dayak Kantuk ethnic group in Jelemuk Village, Bika District, Kapuas Hulu Regency. Nyengkelan Tanah is a traditional ritual to bless the land that the Dayak Kantuk community will use or be designated for farming. In Jelemuk Village, Bika District, the Nyengkelan Tanah tradition is carried out annually before the community starts planting rice in their fields. This ritual represents a form of traditional practice that holds deep significance in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the Dayak Kantuk people. The study aims to identify and understand the aspects of local wisdom integrated into this ritual and its impact on cultural preservation and social harmony. The research employs a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Data analysis techniques are data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The analysis involved eleven informants, consisting of seven key informants and four additional supporting informants. The findings reveal that the Nyengkelan Tanah ritual encompasses important local wisdom values such as communal cooperation and solidarity, cultural preservation, respect for ancestors, and the maintenance of tradition. This ritual strengthens cultural identity and serves as a mechanism for maintaining ecological and social balance within the Dayak Kantuk community. The study is expected to contribute to the documentation and preservation of local wisdom values and enhance understanding of the role of traditional rituals in contemporary society.