Abstract
Gotong Royong, as an Indonesian national identity, is not a new concept because it is a long-standing Indonesian cultural value. As an Indonesian ancestor legacy, in the form of immaterial asset, Gotong Royong has been indicated to have been deeply rooted in the Indonesian society’s life. Therefore, there is a need to study and explore the meaning and history of Gotong Royong. This study employs library research, which allows the use of references in the form of articles, books, and journals as its primary data of analysis. The result of this study is that Gotong Royong has existed since Before Christ (B.C.) to the present. The conclusion of this study is the expectation that Gotong Royong is continually maintained as the way of life for Indonesians because Gotong Royong is evident in Pancasila, Bhineka Tunggal Ika, and in living a democratic life
Highlights
Indonesia is a country that consists of many islands with many ethnicities, commonly known for its diverse cultural values
From the discussion above on the meaning, interpretations, and history of Gotong Royong, this article proves that Gotong Royong is an essential cultural value for the Indonesian society (Khasanah, 2013)
How Gotong Royong is perceived by scholars and other previous leaders of Indonesia is worthy to be written in this article, so that the actual meaning of Gotong Royong is not deviated by irresponsible people
Summary
Indonesia is a country that consists of many islands with many ethnicities, commonly known for its diverse cultural values. In the past, Javanese people will collaboratively help build their neighbor's house (e.g., lifting woods and stones together) (Kamsori et al, 2007; KBBI, 2002; Panjaitan, 2013; Pranadji, 2009; Pranowo, 2010; Rochmadi, 2012; Simarmata et al, 2017; Suwondo, 1982). Using the historical information on Gotong Royong, this article can help emphasize the first President of Indonesia, namely Soekarno, who initiated the importance of Gotong Royong as a platform to strongly unite the multicultural country of Indonesia
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