Abstract
This article discusses the interaction patterns in inter-ethnic life that inhabit Karimunjawa which is known to be very heterogeneous. Heterogeneity of Karimunjawa is not only seen in terms of the origin of the migrants, but also language and religion. There are nine ethnics, but three main ethnic inhabit Karimunjawa are Javanese, Madurese and Buginese. Each develops different interaction patterns according to their ethnics. Nonetheless, the social values shared make Karimunjawa communities can live in harmony. They are affected by their perspectives on the sea as a common property right that can be used together regardless of the ethnic background and origin. Therefore, the pattern of harmonious interactions tolerates each other in equal style characterizing the community in Karimunjawa.
Highlights
Karimunjawa is a sub district located in Jepara district, Central Javanese Province
There are 27 islands that make up the series of Karimunjawa archipelago and there are only five inhabited islands
There are three dominant ethnics occupying in Karimunjawa, they are Javanese, Buginese, and Madurese
Summary
Karimunjawa is a sub district located in Jepara district, Central Javanese Province. The distance between Karimunjawa and Jepara city is approximately 45 nautical miles (± 90 km) by sailed through the Javanese Sea. This is possible because it is able to provide drinking water and other foodstuffs. This archipelago is a resting place from the traveling between the north coast of Javanese and the south coast of Kalimantan. They came and settled in Karimunjawa, so they can be called as a maritime tribe or ethnic group. Maritime ethnic in Karimunjawa islands is very heterogeneous as it comes from diverse ethnic backgrounds, namely the descent of; Buginese, Makassar, Mandarese, Bajauan, Banjarese, Butonese, Madurese, Batak and Javanese
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