Community Empowerment: Interpreting Election for Baduy Indigenous People

Mohamad Noor Fajar Al Arif Fitriana

Abstract


This research explores the unique perspective of the Baduy indigenous community on
Indonesian elections. While voting is a constitutional right for all citizens, the Baduy people
view the electoral process through the lens of their deeply rooted cultural philosophy. They
adhere to the principle of lunang ("following the winner"), signifying their willingness to
accept and support the elected leader with an open heart. This study argues that their
practice of ngasuh ratu/raja and ngayak menak (guiding and obeying the leader) reveals a
profound form of civic engagement that prioritizes community harmony and national
stability over partisan politics. This challenges conventional understandings of democratic
participation and offers a valuable perspective on the importance of cultural context in
political processes.


Keywords


Indigenous Democracy; Baduy Community; Cultural Civic Engagement

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