Sebuah Kajian Perbandingan: Telaah Kehidupan Komunitas Vinsensian dalam Tradisi Balale’ Suku Dayak Kanayatn

Abstract

This research aims to explore the conceptual and practical aspects of community in the Balale' tradition of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe, with reference to the thought of St. Vincent as reflected in his letters and the principles of the constitution of the Congregation of the Mission (CM). Thus, the purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the concepts of community that exist in the traditional culture of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe, while exploring Vincent's view of community. Then, positive community values are developed that can contribute to the advancement of Indonesian civilization. The research method used is a literature study. The researcher can explore the thoughts and practices of community from both traditional and philosophical perspectives. A thorough analysis of these concepts reveals significant similarities between the Dayak Kanayatn tribal community and the concept of Vincentian community, where both emphasize the importance of solidarity, cooperation, and family spirit in creating Bonum Communae or the common good. In this context, an attempt is made to integrate the concepts of community found in the Balale' tradition with the Vincentian view, with the aim of producing a value framework that can organize and strengthen a just, prosperous, and welfare common life. Through this research, it is hoped to make a meaningful contribution to the discovery and development of positive community values for the Indonesian state, which in turn will support the creation of an advanced and civilized Indonesian society.