MELESTARIKAN IDENTITAS LOKAL: UPAYA MASYARAKAT SADE MEMPERTAHANKAN TRADISI WETU TELU DI TENGAH ARUS GLOBALISASI

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Artikel ini berdasarkan penelitian pada masyarakat Suku Sasak Dusun Sade. Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis upaya masyarakat Sade mempertahankan tradisi Wetu Telu di tengah arus globalisasi. Wetu Telu sebagai tradisi unik  yang mencerminkan kearifan lokal masyarakat Lombok. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi, data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara dengan tokoh adat, sesepuh desa, dan generasi muda, serta studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan upaya pelestarian seperti pewarisan nilai adat melalui pendidikan keluarga dan pelaksanaan ritual rutin. Tantangan yang dihadapi meliputi pengaruh globalisasi, kurangnya minat generasi muda. Diperlukan strategi komprehensif melibatkan masyarakat dan dukungan pemerintah untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai Wetu Telu. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya komitmen bersama untuk mempertahankan identitas lokal di tengah dinamika globalisasi.

This article is based on research conducted on the Sasak community of Sade Hamlet. The study aims to analyze the efforts of the Sade community in preserving the Wetu Telu tradition amidst the currents of globalization. Wetu Telu is a unique tradition that reflects the local wisdom of the Lombok community. Using a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, data were collected through participatory observation, interviews with traditional leaders, village elders, and the younger generation, as well as documentation studies. The research findings highlight preservation efforts such as passing down traditional values through family education and the implementation of regular rituals. Challenges include the influence of globalization and a lack of interest among the younger generation. A comprehensive strategy involving community participation and government support is needed to sustain the values of Wetu Telu. This study underscores the importance of a shared commitment to preserving local identity in the face of globalization dynamics.