<![CDATA[Abstrak: Fenomena akulturasi budaya merupakan hasil interaksi antara budaya yang berbeda dalam satu wilayah geografis. Di kawasan tapal kuda Jawa Timur, masyarakat memperlihatkan perpaduan unik budaya Madura dan Jawa, terutama dalam praktik keagamaan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengkaji bentuk akulturasi Islam dan budaya lokal, dinamika hubungan tradisi Madura dan Jawa, serta bentuk sinkretisme yang berkembang dalam masyarakat Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, serta kajian literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa akulturasi budaya dan agama di masyarakat Jawa Timur berlangsung secara dinamis dan harmonis, memperkaya ekspresi keislaman tanpa menghilangkan esensi ajaran agama. Kata Kunci: Akulturasi, Islam dan Budaya Lokal, Jawa Timur, Tradisi Keagamaan Abstract: The phenomenon of cultural acculturation is the result of interactions between different cultures within a single geographical area. In the Tapal Kuda region of East Java, the community demonstrates a unique blend of Madurese and Javanese cultures, particularly in religious practices. This study aims to examine the forms of acculturation between Islam and local culture, the dynamics of the relationship between Madurese and Javanese traditions, and the types of syncretism that have developed within East Javanese society. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review. The findings indicate that cultural and religious acculturation in East Java occurs dynamically and harmoniously, enriching Islamic expression without diminishing the essence of religious teachings. Keywords: Acculturation, Islam and Local Culture, East Java, Religious Traditions]]>
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