<![CDATA[Randai is a traditional Minangkabau performing art that combines elements of dance, music, drama, and oral literature. This art form serves not only as entertainment but also as a medium for conveying moral, social, and cultural values passed down through generations. In the increasingly strong current of globalization, randai's existence is being threatened by the declining interest of the younger generation in traditional arts. Therefore, teaching randai in schools plays a strategic role in preserving local culture and shaping students' character. This article discusses the importance of teaching randai in schools, its theoretical basis, and the educational values it embodies. Through the integration of randai teaching, schools can play an active role in preserving Minangkabau culture while strengthening the national identity of the younger generation. Preserving local culture through arts education is a strategic step in maintaining national identity in the era of globalization. Randai, as a traditional Minangkabau art, embodies high social, moral, and aesthetic values and reflects the traditional philosophy of basandi syarak, syarak basandi Kitabullah. This article is a literature review aimed at examining the implementation of Randai arts learning in schools as an effort to preserve Minangkabau culture. The study was conducted through an analysis of various literature, including scientific journals, books, and research reports, that discuss regional arts learning, local wisdom-based education, and cultural preservation strategies. The results of the review indicate that Randai learning in schools not only enriches students' artistic knowledge and skills but also instills character values such as togetherness, discipline, and responsibility. Furthermore, the integration of Randai into arts and cultural synchronization has proven effective in fostering Minangkabau identity and strengthening the participation of the younger generation in local cultural preservation]]>
