Bedah Rumpon : The Cultural Tradition of Fishing in the Ajibarang Community of Banyumas

Muhammad Zainuddin (Fisheries Science Study Program, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, PGRI Ronggolawe University, Tuban, Indonesia)
Muh. Sulaiman Dadiono (Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Wiwiet Teguh Taufani (Department of Water Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia)

Academic Letters
Vol 1 No 5 (2025)

The tradition of "bedah ​​rumpon" is a fishing technique passed down through generations by the people of Ajibarang, Banyumas. This paper aims to examine this practice ethnographically and ecologically as part of local wisdom in managing inland water resources. This paper demonstrates that bedah rumpon functions not only as a fishing technique but also has strong social and cultural dimensions, including elements of mutual cooperation, seasonal rituals, and local water conservation. Although its effectiveness has declined due to declining fish populations due to environmental degradation, this practice is still maintained as part of local identity.