LOCAL CULTURAL ACCOMMODATION
By
Dr. Muhammad Rohan Daulay, MA
(Lecturer at State Islamic University
Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan)
A.
Introduction
Indonesia is often referred to as a big
country among countries in the world. This can be seen from its diversity
through culture, ethnicity, language, religion, and traditions which are very
plural. The modern side turns out to be able to provide changes to local wisdom
values(H. Iin Wariin Basyari, 2014).
For this reason, the role of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of
Indonesia has continued to oversee Indonesia so that all the diversity that
this nation has is maintained in full peace and tranquility. Building a pious
and moderate society is part of the vision of the Ministry of Religion in
realizing an advanced Indonesia that is sovereign, independent, and has a
personality based on mutual cooperation.
In line with the above, it is appropriate
for all of us to jointly play a role in realizing the noble ideals of this
nation. Harmony among the nation's children is the main value that must be put
forward equally. Every region in Indonesia certainly has values that can
maintain the values of togetherness. For example, in the context of local
culture in Tabagsel, it is known as tappar marsipagodangan, Songon siala
sampagul. In line with the statement above, this paper will try to discuss local
cultural accommodation using descriptive analysis.
B.
understanding
1. Local
Cultural Accommodation Opportunities
Local wisdom and values can provide a guide
in realizing the ideals of the Indonesian nation. The term tappar
marsipagodangan is the main capital for being able to knit together in the
Padangsidimpuan community, South Tapanuli, Padang Lawas, and Paluta Regencies,
as well as Mandailing Natal. The expression tappar marsipagodangan can be
interpreted as supporting and raising each other among human beings. The issue
of rich and poor is not a standard for the people of Tabagsel. However, each
community can look after one other. Therefore, the understanding related to
tappar marsipagodangan has become a philosophy of the Tabagsel people.
Furthermore, another term that until now has been echoed by the people of
Tabagsel is sa anak sa boru. Sa anak sa boru means that every member of the
community in Tabagsel must care for each other for the community in which they
live. These local cultural values are still in line with the term Bhinneka
Tunggal Ika(Letitia Susana Beto Leek & Yosep Belen Keban,
2021)(although they are
different ones) namely the Indonesian nation.
This concern (sa anak sa boru) is one of
the local wisdom values for the people of Tabagsel, be it Padangsidimpuan
City, Mandailing Natal Regency, South Tapanuli Regency, Paluta and Palas
Regencies. Based on the two values of local wisdom above, both (tappar
marsipagodangan and sa anak sa boru) have become the main capital for realizing
living together in a pluralistic area. Peace and comfort in a society in the
Tabagsel region in particular and the Indonesian region, in general, can be well
maintained if each region practices its own cultural philosophy including local
culture which must be used as an accommodation to realize the noble ideals of the
Indonesian nation.
2. The
Challenge of Religious Moderation
The following is a challenge to religious
moderation in society. These factors can be triggered by a lack of
understanding of cultural values in society, narrow insights, and the low
level of public education. In this regard, improvement efforts should be made
through proper education, being diligent in participating in local cultural
activities, having to be open to learning to respect differences. If you are
able to open yourself up, God willing, a tolerant society will be created, and mutual respect between people, this has been done, it can create a society that
cares about culture. Furthermore, what needs to be seen from the local
tradition as explained earlier is that it can guarantee justice and prosperity
for the community(Susanto & Karimullah, 2017).
C.
Conclusion
Local culture can provide value for
Indonesian people, especially by bringing together different dimensions. Through
local culture, a life which has so far been considered to be able to complicate
the atmosphere in life can in fact be liquidated through local culture through
local principles such as tappar marsipagodangan, songon siala sampagul, sa anak
sa boru, which are values in the people of South Sumatra in particular and in
Indonesia in general.
D.
Reference
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