Internalization of Educational Values in Kungkurung Music in the Agrarian Society of South Kalimantan
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20262482Keywords:
Collectivity, Ecology, Educational Values, Ethnopedagogy, Kungkurung Music, SpiritualityAbstract
Introduction: This study aims to examine the internalization of educational values contained in traditional kungkurung music in agrarian communities in South Kalimantan. As part of local cultural expression, kungkurung music functions not only as entertainment, but also as a means of character building, strengthening cultural identity, and as an educational medium based on local wisdom.
Method: Using a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods, this study explores the meaning and function of kungkurung music through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and visual documentation and local archives, with a theoretical foundation of ethnopedagogy, ethnomusicology, and cultural anthropology.
RESULTS: The results indicate that kungkurung music contains four main educational values. First, the value of collectivity, evident in group performance that emphasizes cooperation, mutual assistance, and social solidarity. Second, the value of discipline, evident in adherence to rhythm, regular practice, punctuality, and responsible instrument maintenance. Third, the value of spirituality, reflected in kungkurung's function as a medium for ritual, collective prayer, and a symbol of protection from transcendental forces. Fourth, the value of ecological harmony is evident in the wise use of bamboo based on local conservation principles and the symbolism of human connection with nature through the instrument's striking of the ground.
Conclusions: This research confirms that kungkurung is a living curriculum that transmits noble values naturally through cultural practices. Integrating kungkurung music into formal and non-formal education has the potential to be a strategy for cultural preservation while strengthening character education based on local wisdom. Thus, preserving kungkurung means not only preserving the musical instrument but also safeguarding the social, spiritual, and ecological foundations of the agrarian community of South Kalimantan.
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