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Relevansi Bahasa Daerah Terhadap Identitas Batak Karo di Desa Kutalimbaru Azzahra, Aisya; Aulia, Lisa; Azzahra, Salsabila; Andini, Sri Wahyu; Wulandari, Tanya Chynta
Madani: Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Vol 3, No 5 (2025): Volume 3, Nomor 5, June 2025
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15556433

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This research investigates how regional languages, specifically the Karo language, influence the formation and preservation of Karo Batak ethnic identity in Kutalimbaru Village, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. Data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with informants from various generations within the Karo community. This data collection method uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The research results show that the Karo language is still used in daily life, especially within families and in traditional activities. However, due to the dominance of the Indonesian language, especially among teenagers, the Karo language is starting to change. Changes in the ethnic identity of the younger generation are indicated by the phenomenon of code-switching between Karo and Indonesian. However, the Karo language is still regarded as a marker of identity and respect for ancestors, and it remains an important symbol in traditional ceremonies and social interactions. External factors such as globalization, formal education, and migration pose significant challenges, while internal factors like the role of parents, religious institutions, and traditional leaders play a crucial role in language preservation. This research emphasizes that the preservation of the Karo language is crucial for maintaining the cultural identity of the Karo Batak amidst the ongoing social and cultural shifts.
Peningkatan Keterampilan dan Inovasi Produk Lokal melalui KKN: Pelatihan Pembuatan Lilin Aromaterapi Berbasis Minyak Jelantah di Desa Balai Kasih Adelia, Mairani; Ardi, Habib; Wulandari, Tanya Chynta; Hayati, Amal
Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Januari - Maret
Publisher : Lembaga Dongan Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55338/jpkmn.v7i1.7116

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Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) di Desa Balai Kasih bertujuan memberdayakan masyarakat melalui pemanfaatan minyak jelantah menjadi lilin aromaterapi. Program ini ditujukan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan warga, menumbuhkan inovasi produk lokal, serta membuka peluang usaha kreatif berbasis ekonomi sirkular. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan partisipatif melalui observasi, perencanaan, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. Pelatihan melibatkan lebih dari 50 peserta, terutama ibu rumah tangga dan pemuda desa. Hasil menunjukkan keberhasilan mengolah 20 liter minyak jelantah menjadi 60 lilin aromaterapi, ditambah 30 lilin demonstrasi yang disiapkan tim pengabdi. Lebih dari 80% peserta menyatakan komitmen melanjutkan produksi mandiri, dengan estimasi tambahan penghasilan hingga Rp3.000.000 per bulan apabila kegiatan berlanjut secara konsisten. Simpulan kegiatan ini menegaskan bahwa pelatihan sederhana berbasis limbah rumah tangga efektif meningkatkan keterampilan, kesadaran ekologis, serta peluang ekonomi, meskipun keberlanjutan masih membutuhkan dukungan alat dan akses pasar.