Esavalin Oktavia Rufianjani, Maulfi Syaiful Rizal

Keduk Beji Tradition: The Roots of Implementing Deep Ecology Environmental Ethics in Tawun Village

Introduction

Keduk beji tradition: the roots of implementing deep ecology environmental ethics in tawun village. Explore the Keduk Beji tradition in Tawun Village, Ngawi, an annual ritual reflecting deep ecology environmental ethics for cultural preservation and ecological balance.

Abstract

To preserve the environment and culture, the people of Tawun Village in Ngawi Regency routinely carry out the Keduk Beji tradition once a year. This tradition is an annual ritual to clean Sendang Tawun, which aims to maintain ecological balance and prevent the emergence of disasters or plagues. The routine of the Tawun community in carrying out this tradition is based on the oral tradition of “the legend of Sendang Tawun” regarding the origin of Tawun Village. The existence of a tradition that is closely related to the environment has a significant impact on the ecological balance in Tawun Village. This study aims to (1) describe the correlation between Keduk Beji tradition and the legend of Sendang Tawun, (2) describe the procession of the Keduk Beji tradition, and (3) describe the implementation of deep ecology environmental ethics in the Keduk Beji tradition. This research is qualitative research with the object of study being the Keduk Beji oral tradition carried out in Tawun Village, Ngawi Regency. The method used in this study is ethnography, which provides a comprehensive understanding of the impact of implementing the Keduk Beji tradition. Data collection techniques are done through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The study results show that the Tawun community applies environmental ethics (principles of deep ecology), which are guided by the values ​​inherited from their ancestors. This study distinguishes between empirical reality in the form of cultural practices of the community in the Keduk Beji tradition and ideal values contained in the principles of deep ecology as a reference in environmental conservation.

Review

This study presents a compelling and timely exploration of the Keduk Beji tradition in Tawun Village, offering valuable insights into the intersection of indigenous cultural practices and contemporary environmental ethics. The title clearly indicates the core thesis: the tradition as a practical manifestation of deep ecology principles. The abstract effectively conveys the ritual's significance for ecological balance and disaster prevention, rooted in the "legend of Sendang Tawun." Such research is crucial for understanding how local communities, through their inherited wisdom and rituals, actively contribute to environmental conservation, often echoing sophisticated philosophical concepts. The work's focus on bridging cultural heritage with modern environmental thought makes it a significant contribution to both environmental humanities and ethnography. The methodology outlined appears appropriate for addressing the stated research objectives. The qualitative ethnographic approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation, is well-suited to describe the correlation between the tradition and its legend, detail the ritual's procession, and analyze the implementation of deep ecology. The objectives themselves are clear and logically structured, moving from descriptive accounts to an analytical interpretation of ethical principles. The abstract's mention of seeking a "comprehensive understanding" through ethnography is ambitious but aligns with the immersive nature of such research. Overall, the research design appears robust enough to uncover the nuanced relationship between the Keduk Beji tradition and the community's environmental ethos. The findings, as summarized, suggest a powerful conclusion: that the Tawun community's ancestral values embedded within the Keduk Beji tradition align with the principles of deep ecology. The abstract's distinction between "empirical reality in the form of cultural practices" and "ideal values contained in the principles of deep ecology" is particularly intriguing and highlights a sophisticated analytical approach. This ability to identify the practical application of a theoretical framework within a lived cultural context is a key strength. The study promises to not only document a unique tradition but also to demonstrate how traditional knowledge systems can offer pragmatic models for sustainable living, enriching the discourse on environmental ethics with real-world examples.

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