Sukarddin Sukarddin, Ilyas Ilyas, Sulaiman Sulaiman, Idhar Idhar, Lili Suryaningsih

Revitalization of the Cera Labu Sebagsi Tradition as a Cultural Heritage: Efforts to Preserve and Regenerate the Dompu Coast in an Inclusive and Sustainable Manner

Introduction

Revitalization of the cera labu sebagsi tradition as a cultural heritage: efforts to preserve and regenerate the dompu coast in an inclusive and sustainable manner. Explore the Cera Labu Sebagsi tradition's challenges on the Dompu Coast, facing religious beliefs and budget cuts. Learn efforts for inclusive, sustainable cultural preservation.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to learn more about the Cera Labu tradition, which has not been held for the past five years. This research is qualitative and uses descriptive analysis as the method. The data source for this study is the Soro community, obtained from informants. Data were obtained through observations and interviews with several sources in the field. The research results revealed that the Cera Labu tradition was not held due to Islamic religious beliefs, as the ritual is considered idolatrous and contrary to Islamic teachings. Furthermore, the government's budget efficiency measures have made holding such events increasingly difficult. Another reason is that some residents douse road users with dirty sewer water during the Cera Labu ritual, potentially causing a foul odor.

Review

This paper presents a pertinent qualitative investigation into the Cera Labu tradition, addressing its five-year hiatus and the broader challenges facing cultural heritage preservation in the Dompu Coast. The title effectively signals a dual focus on understanding the tradition's dormancy and exploring pathways for its revitalization in an inclusive and sustainable manner. The abstract clearly articulates the research's qualitative approach and its engagement with the Soro community, which is crucial for grounded insights. The findings, specifically identifying religious beliefs, government budget constraints, and public nuisance as primary reasons for the tradition's cessation, provide a critical foundation for any future efforts toward cultural regeneration. A significant strength of this research lies in its direct engagement with the community through observations and interviews, providing an authentic voice to the complex socio-cultural and political factors contributing to the tradition's decline. The descriptive analysis method is appropriate for delving into these nuanced issues. By pinpointing the specific reasons for its discontinuation, including the perception of the ritual as idolatrous and concerns about public hygiene, the study offers valuable empirical data that is essential for formulating targeted preservation strategies. This foundational understanding is a commendable aspect of the work, laying a strong groundwork for informed intervention. While the abstract successfully diagnoses the reasons for the tradition's dormancy, there appears to be a notable gap between the ambitious "Revitalization" and "Efforts to Preserve and Regenerate" stated in the title and the findings presented in the abstract. The abstract primarily focuses on *why* the tradition stopped, rather than outlining or analyzing actual or proposed *efforts* for its revitalization, or how these efforts would be inclusive and sustainable. For the paper to fully deliver on its title's promise, the full manuscript should significantly expand on potential strategies, stakeholder engagement beyond just the Soro community (e.g., religious leaders, local government, cultural institutions), and innovative approaches to overcome the identified obstacles. Future work should bridge this gap by exploring how the insights gained can translate into actionable, culturally sensitive, and sustainable revitalization plans, perhaps through adaptive forms of the tradition that resonate with contemporary community values and address past concerns.

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