Krama Desa Adherence to Unwritten Awig-Awig in the Traditional Village of Bayung Gede, Bangli

Abstract

The aim of this research to identify a model of “krama desa” (indigenous villagers) adherence to their awig-awig, which is still spoken (unwritten). This research examines why there was no attempt to put it in written law and why indigenous people obeyed the rules even though there was no written law. Penelitian dilakukan di desa adat tipe baliaga (tidak mendapat pengaruh dari kerajaan Majapahit dengan tata pemerintahan masyarakatya menggunakan pola ulu apad). The research was conducted in a baliaga-type customary village (uninfluenced by the Majapahit kingdom with community governance using the ulu apad pattern). This research is empirical legal research and primary data was collected with interview techniques. Based on the results of the research, it can be stated that the reason awig-awig is still maintained in unwritten form even though local regulations mandate that it be made in writing is that the ‘krama desa’ has never questioned it and from the past they have respected and obeyed it for generations without anyone daring to violate it. The village community respects and obeys awig-awig even though it is unwritten and is highly dependent on traditional leaders. When violating awig-awig, there is a psychological burden, namely kimud (shame for violating) because the consequences are stigmatized by the community.