Sleman (9/11/2023) – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB-UGM) and the Sleman Regency Cultural Office (Kundha Kabudayan) presented the results of a study of intangible cultural objects that have the potential to be designated as the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) at Puri Mataram, Sleman. The presentation of this study is intended to provide recommendations for the Culture Office in determining WBTB.

“There are ten cultural objects found in four sub-districts, including in Minggir, Tempel, Pakem, Turi,” said Imam Prakoso as the head of the inventory and WBTB study team from FIB at Puri Mataram on 9 November 2023.

Furthermore, according to Imam, the ten cultural objects include art, traditional knowledge, and oral tradition. In the scope of art, there are sholawat katolik, sholawat pitutur, rodat, keroncong tunas mekar, and reog campursari eko budoyo. Meanwhile, traditional knowledge includes the culinary delights of duck bacem nglengis, jamu gendong gesikan, and the market economy system. The last is oral tradition in the form of ngelmu titen Gunung Merapi and the Legend of Turgo Hill.

“Every cultural object has the potential to be designated as WBTB, but it needs to be considered again in accordance with the context of the implementation of the Law on Cultural Promotion Objects,” said Imam.

In addition, the Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Division, Dekhi Nugroho, said that the purpose of this activity is the first step to determine intangible cultural heritage. This is related to the unevenness of the types of culture designated from the Sleman Regency area, apart from the realm of art.

“The establishment of intangible cultural heritage is still minimal in the field of art. Therefore, the inventory and study of intangible cultural heritage aims to look more broadly at the potential of other forms of culture such as traditional knowledge embodied by culinary, so that it can be optimised into the economic realm to advance the welfare of the community,” said Dekhi.

The Dissemination of Inventory and Study of WBTB of Sleman Regency 2023 involved a team of lecturers from Faculty of Arts UGM consisting of Imam Prakoso, M.A, as the chairman with members Dr. Mimi Savitri, M.A., Dr. Suzie Handayani, M.A., Agus Indiyanto, M.Si, Aditya Revianur, M.Hum., and Dama Qory Arjanto, M.Si. The team was also assisted by FIB UGM students as cultural data collection assistants, including Ervita Ninda Iswantari Siti Nur Aqidatul Izza Ulfa Ifatul N Ridho Qholbi Nurvania Rachmah.

On October 31, 2023, Prof. Dr. Inajati Adrisijanti received a very prestigious award, namely the 2023 Cultural Award. This award was given directly by the Governor of DIY, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, in a ceremony held at Bangsal Kepatihan. Prof Inajati is one of 25 figures selected to receive this award in the Conservation or Cultural Actor category.

The 2023 Cultural Award is an appreciation and thanks from the DIY Regional Government on behalf of all the people of DIY. This award is given as a tribute to the commitment, dedication, real action, and consistency of cultural actors and local wisdom preservers in DIY. This is concrete evidence that DIY always appreciates and supports efforts to maintain and preserve regional culture, which is a valuable asset in building identity and sustainability of the social and cultural life of the DIY community.

Prof. Dr. Inajati Adrisijanti feels very honored to receive this award. He expressed his deep gratitude. In his confession, he revealed that he never dreamed or expected to receive an award of this magnitude. For him, the 2023 Cultural Award is a form of appreciation that should be given to cultural conservationists, artists, and cultural figures in DIY. He also with strong determination promised to continue the duties and activities he had carried out to honor the good name and advance the culture of DIY.

According to Prof. Dr. Inajati, this award is not only a personal achievement but also a reminder for him to continue working and be an inspiration for future generations. For him, this role is very important, considering the potential danger that the younger generation may be more tempted by foreign cultures and forget their own. However, he emphasized the importance that one can understand and appreciate foreign cultures without forgetting one’s cultural roots. This award, thus, strengthens his determination to be a pioneer in preserving and developing the richness of DIY culture and making it an irreplaceable source of inspiration for future generations.

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is proud to announce the latest achievement achieved by one of its lecturers. On the peak night of the 2023 Indonesian Cultural Awards (AKI) which took place in Jakarta on Friday, 27 October 2023, the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Mendikbudristek) Nadiem Anwar Makarim represented President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). ) to give the Cultural Satyalancana award to the FCS UGM Archeology lecturer, namely Prof Dr H Timbul Haryono, MSc.

AKI is a prestigious event held by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) to appreciate individuals, communities, and institutions who have achieved achievements or made extraordinary contributions to advancing Indonesian culture. The theme of the 2023 edition of AKI is “Nursing Harmony”. This theme is very relevant and has deep meaning because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between humans and nature through the cultural work that has been carried out.

The Satyalancana Culture Award given to Prof Dr H Timbul Haryono, MSc, is a recognition of his dedication to the field of culture. Prof Dr H Timbul Haryono, MSc, has made a significant contribution to the development, maintenance, and preservation of various aspects of Indonesian culture. In addition, the theme “Nurse Harmony” promoted in AKI 2023 emphasizes the important role of all levels of Indonesian society in caring for and maintaining harmony between humans and nature, through cultural practices that preserve local wisdom values.

Yogyakarta, which is nicknamed the City of Students, has excellent quantity and quality of education. Many students make Yogyakarta a destination to continue their educational studies, including Batak youth. Continuing life with the aim of education in one of the big cities which is also known for its strong culture, requires Batak youth to adapt to new environments more quickly and effectively in various areas of life so that Batak youth are successful in achieving what they strive for. Problems such as cultural dissimilarity are a big challenge that must be resolved immediately with good adjustment by Batak youth, especially those who are migrating for the first time. Thus, knowledge from your hometown is needed to be able to survive in the overseas world.

Based on this adaptation problem, the UGM Student Creativity Team for Social and Humanities Research (PKM-RSH) recently conducted research. The team consisting of Geraldo Situmorang (Forestry 2020), Julian Dwi Efendi (History 2020), Fahri Reza (Literature 2021), Hendra Prasetya (Public Policy 2022), and Iqbal Sinulingga (Agricultural Industrial Technology 2022) has successfully researched the topic “Dalihan Na Tolu: Life Survival System for Overseas Batak People in the Toba Yogyakarta Batak Student Community.”

From the results of the research that has been carried out, it is revealed that the Dalihan Na Tolu philosophy, which is a kinship system, is capable of bringing change in the adjustment of Batak students overseas. The existence of clans is the basis for the system to bring students into the community, both inside and outside the campus. The existence of a community of Toba Batak students is an implication of the adaptation problems faced by Batak students plus interactions between Batak people who are overseas.

Dalihan Na Tolu is defined as three stoves consisting of Manat Mardongan Tubu, Somba Marhula-hula, and Elek Marboru. These three constitute the core trilogy which serves as the basic theme of Dalihan Na Tolu. Dalihan Na Tolu’s role in making it easier for Batak students to adapt to Yogyakarta is implemented with tarombo. Tarombo is a system formed on the principle of kinship which shows a person’s rights and obligations towards his family by underlining a person’s role and function in the family structure, namely through part speech (greeting). That way, students are taught how to behave, to whom, for what reasons, and not just limited to family structure.

The Dalihan Na Tolu system, which teaches social interaction in Batak culture, has an impact on the formation of Batak communities on and off campus. Several communities such as the Batak Student Community (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta), Imbada (Duta Wacana University Yogyakarta), Sada Pardomuan (Sanata Dharma University Yogyakarta), and Marga Sumut (Gadjah Mada University) in Yogyakarta help students in social adaptation. Motivations for joining a community vary, and activities held by the community can help maintain Batak’s cultural heritage.

Outside campus, clan-based communities such as Situmorang and Parna as well as church youth groups also provide support and expand students’ social networks. However, there are several shifts from the Dalihan Na Tolu system, such as the use of the Batak language calling system which is limited to fellow Batak communities, and a decrease in understanding of the Partuturan system. Students felt embarrassed or lacked education in using the Batak language, and the traditional address system began to shift to using common language such as “Mas” and “Mbak.” This indicates a change in learning Batak culture among overseas students.

In implementing the Dalihan Na Tolu concept, there are two factors that influence Batak students in Yogyakarta. Internal factors are influenced by a lack of knowledge inherited from the closest family, a lack of concern for traditional traditions, a high curiosity about local culture, and a lack of participation in traditional events overseas. External factors are influenced by cultural differences between Toba Batak and Yogyakarta City, which are dominated by Javanese culture and other cultures. The diversity of students from various regions also contributes to a mix of cultures.

Thus, the Dalihan Na Tolu system and tarombo as its implementation help Batak students adapt. Batak clans and communities inside and outside campus become a forum that facilitates the adaptation process and allows students to build social relationships. However, the research results identified a shift in the application of Batak culture, especially in the use of the Batak language and the spoken system. Internal factors, such as a lack of knowledge inherited from the family, and external factors, such as the dominance of Javanese culture, influenced this change. In a deeper analysis, shifts in language use and speech indicate a cultural adjustment that occurs among Batak students in Yogyakarta. Although Dalihan Na Tolu remains the guide, its implementation can change according to the cultural environment faced.

Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Social Humanities Research Student Creativity Program Team (PKM-RSH) consisting of Destriananda Safa Aina (FH ’21), Bolivia Rahmawati (FIB ’21), An Nuur Khairune Nisa (FIB ’21), Muh Faqihuddin M . (FH ’20), Putri Pertiwi (FH ’21), accompanied by Almonika Cindy Fatika Sari, S.H., M.A., as supervisor lecturer researched the values of customary law-based land tenure in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village, Bali.

Destriananda as Team Leader said that the research was motivated by the uniqueness of the Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village which maintains traditional values regarding the land tenure system which is in line with the agrarian reform agenda to date. The team consisting of five people carried the research title, “Opportunities for Integrating Customary Law-Based Land Tenure Systems into the Agrarian Reform Agenda: Study in Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village, Bali.“

The PKM-RSH team measured the achievement of implementing agrarian reform values in the Tenganan Traditional Village using 4 indicators described by Sangkoyo (2001), namely indicators of authority, use, production, and consumption. Based on field research, the PKM-RSH Team discovered the fact that indicators of authority, use, and production systems implemented by the Tenganan traditional law community could be integrated into the national agrarian reform agenda. The aim is to make the national agrarian plan more effective through the redistribution of land ownership, control, and use.

In its research, the PKM-RSH Team obtained regulatory information regarding the power of attorney, use, production, and consumption systems of land in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village which is accommodated in customary rules both written and verbal. Context

Power of attorney is reflected in the guarantee of access and protection of village community rights to existing land. Then, use can be seen from the implementation of a neat spatial planning system and there has been no land conversion since the traditional village existed. This ensures the protection of the natural ecosystem in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village.

The achievement of production management indicators is demonstrated through the production process and utilization of natural resources carried out communally and cooperatively by the Subak group. Meanwhile, its relation to consumption regulations is reflected in the Tenganan Pegringsingan awig-awig which regulates that jackfruit, tehep, candlenut, pangi, cempaka, durian, and enau can only be consumed when they fall from the tree. These regulations were made as a manifestation of the social function of natural resources and also to preserve nature. This regulation aims to ensure that every member of the Tenganan MHA can access and fulfil their daily local food needs.

In obtaining this data, the PKM-RSH Team collaborated with kliyang, the community, and sharecroppers in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village. Through this research, the PKM-RSH Team also prepared a policy brief that it hopes can be used as a consideration for stakeholders to make the implementation of agrarian reform more effective by local community values.