NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN PADA TRADISI MELEMANG SEBAGAI KEARIFAN LOKAL MASYARAKAT PADANG GUCI KECAMATAN TANJUNG KEMUNING KABUPATEN KAUR

Abstract

This study aims to explore and describe the educational values embedded in the Melemang tradition as a form of local wisdom among the Padang Guci community in Tanjung Kemuning District, Kaur Regency. Melemang is a cultural heritage passed down through generations and contains noble values that can serve as a source of learning, both formally and informally. This research uses a qualitative approach with an ethnographic method based on James Spradley's model, which emphasizes in-depth interviews, participant observation, and domain, taxonomic, componential, and cultural theme analyses. The findings reveal that the Melemang tradition encompasses several important educational values, including religious values, social values, cooperation, responsibility, and cultural preservation. These values are reflected in the implementation of the tradition, cultural symbols, and community participation in preserving Melemang. Thus, the Melemang tradition serves not only as a customary ritual but also as a medium for character education and the strengthening of local identity among younger generations.