<![CDATA[This research is motivated by elementary school students' low understanding of democratic values, which is reflected in their lack of respect for opinions, low tolerance, and minimal participation in class activities. To overcome these problems, a contextual learning approach based on local wisdom is needed. This study aims to describe the implementation of democratic education based on Mandok Hata culture in Civics (PKn) lessons in an effort to improve the democratic character of elementary school students. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The research subjects consisted of PKn teachers and elementary school students involved in the implementation of Mandok Hata cultural values, namely Batak traditions that emphasize honesty, openness, deliberation, and respect for others. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the application of Mandok Hata cultural values in PKn learning can improve students' democratic character, such as the ability to work together, respect differences of opinion, and dare to express opinions politely. Furthermore, learning activities that integrate local culture also strengthen students' cultural identity and sense of nationalism. Thus, local culture-based democratic education, such as Mandok Hata, has proven effective in shaping students' democratic character while also rooting them in the nation's local wisdom.]]>
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