Local Wisdom Nyadran as the Social Capital in “Warung Air Tirto Mulyo” Community-Based Water Management

Abstract

Nyadran or Sadranan is an expression of gratitude towards blessings given by the Lord Almighty, in this case is river or in Javanese language called as kali. Therefore, Nyadran Kali is the result of acculturation between religion and local tradition. The local wisdoms are people or community capitals contained local knowledge that worth reckoning as one of the efforts in resolve the environmental problems, one of which is the human needs upon the water availability. Accordingly the purpose of this study is to analyze the “Nyadran” local wisdom as social capital in “Warung Air Tirto Mulyo” (WATM) water management in Pudak Payung Sub-District, District of Banyumanik, Semarang City. The research design used is case study. This study found the local wisdom values explored from the social value, tenacity, accountability, and belief or trust. The reflections of “Nyadran Kali” values bring an organization to have wisdom in think and act to always love God, human, and nature. The values of Nyadran Kali could be a main asset of an organization to continue to exist and shows its identity which is unique compared to others and will eventually become an intangible asset that capable of maintaining its sustainability. Keywords: Nyadran Kali Tradition, Local Wisdom, Social Capital