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Local Wisdom Representation in Usang Sungging Folklore and Cultural Identity Ahmad Azzikri; Silvi Marselina; Aedil Hersyah; Erdy Nur Pratama; Nurhumairo Azzahra; Aliyah
Humanika: Kajian Ilmiah Mata Kuliah Umum Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): Humanika: Kajian Ilmiah Mata Kuliah Umum
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/hum.v26i2.97772

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The development of globalization and modernization poses challenges for the preservation of local culture, especially among the younger generation who are increasingly distant from their regional oral traditions. This condition causes folklore as part of local wisdom to risk declining its existence and losing its relevance in the life of modern society. The purpose of this study is to examine the representation of local cultural values in the legend of Usang Sungging as an effort to strengthen the cultural identity of the community. This research adheres to a qualitative descriptive method with content analysis techniques on the text of the legend of Usang Sungging and other supporting sources. This study shows the results that the legend of Usang Sungging has cultural, social, and religious values that are integrated with each other in forming a system of cultural meaning of society. These values are reflected through character characters, social practices, cultural skills, and people's relationships with local traditions and beliefs. The findings of the study also show that legends not only function as an entertaining story, but also as a medium for the transmission of norms, character formation, and the preservation of cultural traditions. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the revitalization of legends is as part of local wisdom that is important to maintain the cultural traditions of the community in the time of globalization and social change that continues to develop.
The social function of the bujang kurap legend in the Lubuklinggau community: A folklore study Erdy Nur Pratama; Aedil Hersyah; Ahmad Azzikri Luthfi
Jurnal Penelitian Humaniora Vol 31, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Direktorat Riset dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat UNY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/hum.v31i2.97748

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This study aims to describe and analyze the social functions of the Bujang Kurap legend as part of the folklore heritage of the Lubuklinggau community. It focuses on exploring how this folktale contributes to maintaining social norms and preserving local cultural identity. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach within a literary ethnography framework. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with community leaders and cultural practitioners in Lubuklinggau, and document analysis of relevant literature. The data were analyzed using an interactive model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal four main social functions of the Bujang Kurap legend: providing an outlet for the community’s collective aspirations, legitimizing cultural institutions through the recognition of historical sites, serving as a medium for character education among younger generations, and reinforcing social norms to encourage adherence to shared values. The study concludes that the legend is not merely a narrative of the past but also a living cultural resource that helps maintain social cohesion and cultural integrity in the Lubuklinggau community amid ongoing modernization.