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Review: Local wisdom of the Tengger Tribe, East Java, Indonesia in environmental conservation

  • Febriana Kinanthi Putri
  • , Helena Joan Noven
  • , Marhcelina Nurcahyati
  • , A. N. Irfan
  • , Anisa Septiasari
  • , Jati Batoro
  • , Ahmad Dwi Setyawan

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

Indonesia is a multicultural country that is rich in ethnic diversity, including their local wisdom. Tengger Tribe is known for their environmental conservation local wisdom. This review aims to determine the environmental conservation and the influence of the Tengger Tribe's beliefs on environmental conservation. The results show that the Tengger Tribe is a tribe in Mount Bromo with the main livelihood as traditional farmers and the majority of the people are Hinduism. The Tengger Tribe has several traditions or ceremonies that are still held, including kasada, karo, entas-entas, unan-unan, ojung, galungan, mulenan, pujan mubeng, leliwet, and others. There are three values of local wisdom of the Tenggerese, namely, the value of compliance (setuhu), mutual cooperation (sayan), and honesty (prasaja). In addition, the Tenggerese are known as Wong Tengger with values called welas asih pepitu (seven love). Tengger Tribe has been living side by side for generations and utilizing natural resources. The Tengger Tribe also has efforts in environmental conservation which are closely related to their beliefs. The conservation is carried out through traditions that are still preserved by the Tengger Tribe. Tengger Tribe community's beliefs in the teachings of karmaphala are important and have a good effect on environmental conservation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20-34
Number of pages15
JournalAsian Journal of Ethnobiology
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

  • Environmental conservation
  • important
  • local wisdom
  • Tengger Tribe

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