Dayak Kanayatn Research Articles

Oral literature and social identity of the Dayak Kanayatn: the extinction of oral literature in the midst of contemporary cultural trends

Oral literature and social identity of the Dayak Kanayatn: the extinction of oral literature in the midst of contemporary cultural trends

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

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.

Ecofeminism and Cultural-Value System in Traditional Paddy Farming: A Folklore from West Borneo

Ne’ Balungkur represents the inherited living value of traditional paddy farming lived by Dayak Kanayatn. Concerning the ecofeminism ideology, this study aims to reveal the existence of women and nature in traditional paddy farming in Ne’ Balungkur folklore in relation to the cultural-value system. Enriching the ecofeminism perspective in this study, the community prominent figure of the Dayak Kanayatn community was interviewed to give triangular validity to the data interpretation. Exhibiting comprehensive ecofeminism analysis to show the representation of woman empowerment through Dayak Kanayatn's code of conduct in planting to harvesting paddy is the main contribution of this study. Ne’ Balungkur demonstrates how women of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe are respected for their roles in traditional paddy farming and cultivation. This woman’s role in Ne’ Balungkur folklore challenges the customary male supremacy in Indonesian agriculture. This study is also able to identify the pattern of the cultural-value system. The pattern of the domain, taxonomy, componential, and cultural theme analysis shows that the current religious system, which blends ritual, custom, and religion into a single thought, has always been entwined with culture and education. Numerous opportunities for incorporating local folklore especially from West Borneo into official educational contexts are suggested by this study

Inovation in Implementation of Naik Dango Tradition on Dayak Kanayatn Society in The Modern Era

This research aims to explore the innovations of the naik dango tradition implementation in the Dayak Kanayatn people of Landak Regency in the modern era. The research employed descriptive qualitative with multiple side studies ethnographic study methods. The participant for this research were traditional administrators who live in Ngabang and Sengah Temila Districts, Landak Regency, which determined purposively. Data collection was carried out using observation techniques, interviews and documentary studies. Data collection tools include observation guidelines, interview guidelines and note taking. The data were analysed through data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The findings of the research revealed that there is innovation in the naik dango tradition of the Dayak Kanayatn people in the modern era. This innovation can be seen in the existence of new things such as (1) changes in practice in carrying out the naik dango in the old era to the modern era, (2) changes in the behavior of the Dayak Kanayatn community in celebrating the naik dango tradition and (3) changes in values ​​in society do the naik dango.

Ethnobotany of Traditional Medicinal Plants by the Dayak Kanayatn Ahe Ethnic in Sumiak Hamlet, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan

Indigenous people use wild plants in the forest to meet their daily needs, one of which is medicinal plants, but currently, the use of traditional medicines is decreasing due to the influence of the times. One of the communities that still uses plants as traditional medicine is the Dayak Kanayantn Ahe community. This tribe is one of the dominant tribes in the West Kalimantan region, but most of the medicinal plants used are not widely known, so it is necessary to carry out ethnobotanical research that focuses on studying the relationship between plants and human culture so that the plants used can be identified scientifically. This research approach is qualitative with descriptive methods. Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research results showed that there were 42 types of plants belonging to 31 families that could cure 46 types of diseases or symptoms. The types of herbaceous plants that are most widely used are found in the yard. The parts of the plant used as traditional medicine by the Dayak Kanayatn Ahe tribe are leaves, stems, roots, rhizomes, fruit, seeds, tubers, fruits, bark, and midribs. The decoction is one of the methods commonly used in processing medicinal plants.

Membangun Iman Kristen di Kalangan Suku Dayak Kanayatn Melalui Pendekatan Kontekstual Upacara Adat Kamang Tariu

In general, the customs, traditions and culture of each ethnic group differ depending on the geographical location and the way of life of each. Almost all customs and cultural traditions of each ethnic group become a benchmark for ethics, morals and habits that occur and are always positive according to their ethnicity, although there are some other cultural views that consider it not necessarily positive. For the Dayak Kanayatn tribe, traditions, customs and culture are the most important things in managing daily life. Dayak Kanayatn is very thick with tradition and culture. One of the most feared Dayak traditions is the "baparang or bakayo (cut the enemy head)" tradition, because it is related to supernatural powers. The tradition of “baparang or bakayo (cut the enemy head)” for the Dayak Kanayatn tribe cannot be separated from “Kamang Tariu Traditional Ceremony”. It is said that the story of “Kamang Tariu” can give supernatural powers to Dayak people who are going to “baparang or bakayo (cut the enemy head)”, so that they are immune to machetes, fire, rifles and others. In order for this paper to be accurate, the author discusses it using a descriptive method sourced from the existing literature and also from the results of interviews related to the discussion of this article. Then it will look for correlations from a biblical point of view, with contextual approach using the “Kamang Tariu Tradisional Ceremony”, so that the expected results can contribute to building Christian faith among the Kanayatn Dayak tribe.

Agukng magicality in balala' ritual: civic culture of the dayak kanayatn community as a form of preventing the spread of covid-19

The purpose of this research was to know the agukng magicity in Balala' ritual of Dayak Kanayatnese. Agukng in Balala' ritual have rhythm elements, mean and value, and could be seen in symbolic mean. The method for research agukng in Balala’ ritual was qualitative form.The source of data collection were agukng sound and the attitude of Balala' ritual practicioner and submitted with observation technique, interviews, and documentary study. The research findings showed that Balala' ritual have rhythm elements, which were beat and accent that summarized in one rhythm pattern. From symbolic mean, agukng showed bravery symbol, hope, and happiness for the success of Balala' ritual. Agukng in Balala' ritual or lockdown was implemented to resist or prevent pandemic virus COVID19 or known as Corona virus that functioned as connecting communication media between people and Awa Pama or ancestor. With this, agukng in the balala' ritual implicitly conveys an attitude that is worth togetherness in the Dayak Kanayatn community so that they consciously and jointly build a better civilization

ANALYSIS OF NAIK DANGO TRADITION VALUES IN THE DAYAK KANAYATN ETHNICITY IN BANDANG HAMLET

This study aims to examine the traditional values of the rising Dango among the Dayak Kanayatn in Bandang Hamlet, Keranji Paidang Village, Sengah Temila District, Landak Regency. The method in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data presentation, data reduction and drawing conclusions. In this study, the researchers used 3 informants. The results showed that the Naik Dango tradition which is carried out once a year is a form of thanksgiving for the rice harvest carried out by members of the Dayak Kanayatn ethnic community, especially in the Dusun Bandang area, Keranji Paidang Village, Sengah Temila District, Landak Regency. What was done by the people in Bandang Hamlet during the Naik Dango Tradition was the procession which was carried out when performing the Naik Dango ritual. The procession in it is the initial procession, the core procession and the final procession. Apart from that, there are also value functions in the Naik Dango tradition, namely guidelines for successful rice harvests, social control and solidarity. There is also meaning in the tradition of rising the dango, namely cultural, educational and religious aspect.

The Concept of Recycled Farming According to Dayak Kanayatn and the Cultural Dimension

This research focuses on explaining the concept of recycled farming according to Dayak Kanayatn and its Cultural Dimensions. Talking about the Dayak Kanayatn cannot be separated from all their life activities. One of their most significant life activities is the farming practices of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe, which is rich in ritual ceremonies. The ceremony signifies the human relationship with nature and all its contents. Apart from that, the activities of the Kanayatn Dayak tribe, which are also essential to discuss, are economic activities. Supported by natural conditions, the Dayak people depend on the recycling farming system for their economy. However, the problem that arose later was the recycling farming system of the Dayaks, who were accused of destroying nature, encroaching on forests, and illegal loggers, thus disturbing and destroying nature. If we open history again, the Dayak tribe has managed nature in this way for centuries but has not caused any damage to nature. Departing from this accusation, the researcher explains how the Dayak Kanayatn people wisely manage nature with recycled farming. This paper aims to respond to accusations of Kanayatn Dayak as natural destroyers of their farming system. Then he wanted to explore one of the cultures of the Dayak people, especially the Kanayatn Dayak, which was almost extinct due to the times. Furthermore, it introduces the Dayak-style culture of nature management through the recycled farming tradition the Kanayatn Dayak represents. The author uses qualitative research methods and critical reading of the text without ignoring the author’s experiences and observations as a Dayak son. The findings of this paper are that the Dayak Kanayatn farming system not only reveals economic activity but also reveals community socio-cultural and religious activities. From how they work the fields with the balale’ system, it is implied that they are solid in solidarity with others. It was there that their solid community life was revealed based on kinship and brotherhood.

Makna Tarian Jubata Suku Dayak Kanayatn dalam Perspektif Aspek dan Nilai Transendental

The focus of writing this scientific work is examining the meaning of the Jubata Dance of the Dayak Kanayatn Tribe in the Transcendental Aspect Perspective as its scalpel. The purpose of writing a scientific paper is first of all to examine more deeply the meaning of spirituality contained in the Jubata Dance of the Kanayatn Dayak Tribe. The Jubata Dance is a Dayak Kanayatn tradition to express human life on earth. Before the development of technology and communication, the Dayak Kanayatn people showed their lives through dances that contained the meaning of life. In this article the writer uses descriptive method. Apart from book sources, the author interviewed several sources or local people who pay attention to culture (traditional leaders), especially traditional leaders. What has been obtained in this scientific work is finding the values of human life in culture, especially in the cultural arts of the Jubata Dance. The Jubata Dance is believed by the Dayak people as a traditional healing ceremony for diseases, before prescriptions were made by doctors. In addition, the author wants to invite readers, especially young people, to get to know identity through cultural corridors.

Makna Kearifan Lokal Tradisi Bauma Batahutn Suku Dayak Kanayatn di Kalimantan Barat

The Bauma Batahutn tradition is the local wisdom of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe in West Kalimantan. Bauma Batuhutn is an agricultural activity of planting rice traditionally in fields and paddy fields. The Dayak Kanayatn people in this modern era still carry out agricultural activities in this traditional way. The purpose of this research is to explain more comprehensively about the Bauma Batatutn tradition and find the meaning contained in it. The methodology used in this study is an ethnographic study with the thick description theory of Clifford Geertz. The location of this research is Dano Village, Kaca’ Lengkuas Hamlet, Garu Village, Mempawah Hulu District, Landak Regency, West Kalimantan Province. This study uses three data sources namely: (1) the author's direct experience; (2) results of in-depth interviews with farmers and traditional leaders; (3) literature review. This study found that the local wisdom of the Bauma Batahutn tradition of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe contains the meaning of transcendental awareness, ecological awareness, democratic awareness, mutual cooperation and visiting, as well as the collective awareness of an agrarian society which appears in resemblance to the agricultural traditions of other ethnic cultures.

A STUDY OF MUSICAL STRUCTURE AND PANTUN TEXTS IN JONGGAN PERFORMING ARTS AMONG DAYAK KANAYATN

Jonggan is a popular performing art in the Kanayatn Dayak community in West Kalimantan. Jonggan performance art is a traditional art that the Dayak Kanayatn people have from generation own to generation. The Jonggan's performance is a blend of entertaining music, dance, and chanting rhymes. Along with the rapid development of technology, the function and role of musicians in the show have disappeared. The Jonggan art form that has been shown lately has changed characters, namely (1) dance movements, (2) costumes worn, (3) the presence of whistle-blowers, and (4) the presence of curtains. From the 1960s to 1970s, Jonggan art still existed. After that, from the 1980s until now, Jonggan's existence is almost unknown, especially among millennials, and even if it is shown, it has transformed. At this time, the term Jonggan was known as Jongset (Jonggan Kaset), meaning Jonggan, which was performed using cassette media (cassette = CD, DVD, or music files in Flashdisk); this eliminated the essence of traditional musical instruments. This reason raises the question, what is the structure of the accompaniment of rhymes in the form of melody and rhythm in the Jonggan performance art? The method in this research plan uses a descriptive method in a qualitative form with a musicological approach. The data can be seen directly from Jonggan's current existence. The research results on the structure of rhyme accompaniment music in the Jonggan performing arts are to maintain the preservation and understanding of material regarding traditional music so that it is better organized; Jonggan will become a performance industry based on culture and have an economic impact (creative economy). The musical structure in the Jonggan performing arts uses arguing, dau, gadobokng, and solving musical instruments.

Values of local wisdom in Dayak Kanayatn’s folktale: A sociology study of literature

This study aimed at revealing the values of local wisdom contained in 16 pieces of Dayak Kanayatn folklore. Based on the theory of folklore, local values, and sociology of literature this study employed a qualitative descriptive method and a sociological approach to literary works. The results of the analysis and interpretation showed that the local wisdom values contained in the Kanayatn Dayak folklore include: (1) local wisdom values that reflect the human relationship with God such as believing in the existence of Jubata (God) and always being grateful; (2) wisdom values that reflect human to human relations including values of solidarity, obedience to customs and traditions, deliberation and cooperation, respect for guests, respect for gender equality, respect for parents, love for family, and upholding friendship; and (3) the value of local wisdom that reflects the relationship between humans and nature, including respect for nature/forest; believing in signs of nature; depending on nature; and believing in supernatural things. Keywords: values, local wisdom, folktales, Dayak Kanayatn

Revitalizing the Values of Local Wisdom in the Oral Tradition of 'Nyangahatn' Dayak Kanayatn in Anthropolinguistic Perspective

Maintaining the value of local wisdom in a society is important to strengthen the knowledge of a community. This study aims to formulate a strategy for revitalizing the local wisdom values of the Dayak Kanayatn ‘Nyangahatn’ oral tradition. This study uses the perspective of the anthropolinguistic approach by Duranti. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative, with the Ethnographic Spradley research method which is simplified into six stages. The step taken in collecting data is to determine the informant. Data was collected by observing and interviewing informants. Next, the researcher made ethnographic notes, and again asked descriptive questions to the informants. Then, the researcher conducted a structured interview analysis, and wrote an ethnography. The research data is in the form of elaboration and description of the form of local wisdom values and the formulation of strategies for revitalizing the values of local wisdom of the Dayak Kanayatn ‘Nyangahatn’ oral tradition. The results of the study show that there are five forms of the value of local wisdom in the oral tradition of ‘Nyangahatn’; 1) The value of human relationship with God; 2) The value of human relations with others; 3) The value of human relations with ancestors/ancestors; 4) The value of a happy life for the deceased; 5) The value of human relations with the natural environment. Furthermore, the revitalization strategy can be carried out by the local community by documenting the traditions and values of local wisdom into writing in the form of books; through local arts education (studio); take action by carrying out traditional ceremonial celebrations every year; implement the values of local wisdom in life.

NILAI BUDAYA YANG TERCERMIN DALAM CERITA SAMAHU LABUR DI DESA BAGAK KABUPATEN LANDAK

This study aims and is motivated by the idea of analyzing and interpreting data on cultural values that are reflected in the story of Samahu Labur in Bagak village, Menyuke sub-district, Landak district. The problem in this study is how the cultural values are reflected in the folklore of Samahu Labur, Dayak Kanayatn oral literature in Bagak village, Menyuke sub-district, Landak district. The research method used is descriptive, the form of qualitative research and the approach used is the sociology of literature. The source of data in this study is the text of the folklore Samahu Labur. Data collection techniques are observation techniques (direct observation), interview techniques, documentation techniques, recording techniques, and recording techniques. The results of the analysis of research data show that there are three cultural values that are reflected in the folklore of Samahu Labur, namely cultural values that reflect the human relationship with God manifested in the form of trust, gratitude and worship, cultural values that reflect the relationship between humans and humans are manifested in the form of mutual cooperation, compassion and harmony and cultural values that reflect the relationship between humans and nature are manifested in the form of humans being friendly with nature. The folklore of Samahu Labur can be used as learning material in Senior High School class X in Basic Competence 3.7 identify the values and content contained in folklore orally and in writing and Basic Competence 4.7 retell folklore orally and in writing based on the 2013 curriculum for Indonesian subjects.

KELAYAKAN FILM DOKUMENTER SUBMATERI PEMANFAATAN KEANEKARAGAMAN HAYATI KELAS X SMA

This research aimed to determine the feasibility of documentary film media as a medium of learning in the delivery of submaterial on the utilization of Indonesian biodiversity class X compiled based on the results of plant exploration as a ritualistic Dayak Kanayatn in the Paloan Village, Landak District. The research method used is descriptive with a qualitative research form. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Five validators were tested for documentary film media. The validators consisted of two lecturers at the Biology Education Study Program, FKIP Untan, one biology teacher at Santo Benediktus Pahauman High School, one biology teacher at SMA Negeri 2 Sengah Temila, and one biology teacher at Harapan Pahauman High School. Based on the research, it was found that the CVI value was 0.99, so that it was declared feasible to be used as a learning media for learning media.

The Role of Tradisional Belief and Local Wisdom in Forest Conservation

Deforestation has become a global issue, primary forests have been converted to plantations, agricultural land, and built-up area. Although many environmental regulations have been enacted since the emergence of the sustainable development concept, in reality, they are not effective when compared to forest management by indigenous peoples. This article intends to reveal the role of traditional beliefs and local wisdom in forest conservation. We selected five indigenous communities as representatives of beliefs and forest conservation efforts in Indonesia ie. Nagari Sungai Buluh, Mollo, Kampung Naga, Manggarai, and Dayak Kanayatn. This research uses qualitative data that is analyzed by descriptive approach, it can explain in detail the forest management by indigenous peoples. Traditional belief systems and conservation have proven to maintain the forests, also ensure the availability of natural resources and ecosystem services for humans in the surrounding. The indigenous peoples consider the forest to be a clean and sacred place, it can only be accessed or used at certain times. The forest zoning by indigenous peoples guarantees its sustainability and is evidence of the application of ecocentrism, humans are part of nature and are obliged to protect the resources that have been mandated by God.

Tradition, ritual, and art of the "Baliatn"; The conceptualization of philosophy and the manifestation of spirituality among the Dayak Kanayatn

Rapid globalization has slowly eroded the survival of the Baliatn ritual of the Dayak Kanayatn. Nowadays, the locals only rarely perform this ritual which is a manifestation of their culture. This study describes the Baliatn ritual pointing out it is pregnant with the meaningful philosophy of the ancestors. This tradition sets out the relationship between the people and nature; an example of gratitude and spirituality in this modern era. It also discusses the importance of cultural conceptualization through philosophy, art, and spirituality. Importantly, the Baliatn is an expression of the Dayak Kanayatn idea of how to live and appreciate life. They believe their closeness to nature allows them to create a harmonious relationship with God. This culture is founded on ancestral traditions, including literature, art, music, and incantations. The writers claim that a good description of the Baliatn is essential because it is nearly extinct. They are continuing their research on the Baliatn ritual.

Ethnomathematics in The Culture of Mountain Rice Fitting by The Dayak Kanayatn Community

Rice is a staple food raw material for people in West Kalimantan. One of the activities of planting rice is in Tunang village, Mempawah Hulu sub-district, Landak district, West Kalimantan, which is influenced by the habits of the population and geographical location. In a series of processes for growing rice in the village, it is inseparable from culture which can be linked to mathematics (ethnomathematics). For this reason, the purpose of this study is to find out the ethnomathematics of the cultivation of mountain rice or monotonous rice by the Dayak Kanayatn tribe, precisely Dayak Ahe. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques used literature studies, surveys, and interviews. The results showed that rice farming activities in the Dayak Ahe community were slashing land (nabas uma), felling (nabang), burning fields (nunu uma), cleaning fields after being burned (marasehan uma), grazing (nugal uma), grazing (ngarumput). uma), and rice harvest (bahanyi). During this process, there are also ritual ceremonies carried out, namely the Nabo' Panyugu Nagari ceremony, Nabo' Panyugu Tahutn / Riding Dango ceremony, Ngawah ceremony, batanam rice ceremony (which consists of the ngamalo ceremony, Lubakng Tugal ceremony, and the rice disease ngiliratn ceremony). Ngaladakng buntikng rice ceremony, ngabati' ceremony, and ngaleko ceremony. This series of processes contains ethnomathematical values, namely points and lines, spatial shapes, flat shapes, numeration, and symmetry of shapes.

The Meaning of Nyangahatn Ritual of Dayak Kanayatn Community for Disaster Mitigation

This research focused on the Nyangahatn ritual in Dayak Kanayatn indigenous people in West Kalimantan. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach with an emphasis on literature study. This paper uses the cultural theory, human ecology, and Disaster Mitigation and shows that there is a connection between those theories in Nyangahatn people’s rituals. Nyangahatn ritual related to the cultivation practices carried out based on the rice planting cycle. The results showed that the Nyangahatn ritual is a pearl of local wisdom, which is an effort in mitigating and adapting to disasters, especially regarding the planting and harvesting seasons. Forests or land cleared for cultivation are very calculated to avoid degradation and air sources. The Kanayatn Dayak indigenous people are very understanding about natural signs. In the process of land clearing for agriculture, it is essential to consider the ​​​​land area is to be planted so that it does not disturb the forest ecosystem. Meanwhile, the culture of balale' or gotong royong as a form of solidarity and harmony between community members is still maintained.