Civic culture is an important foundation in determining the quality of democracy through active participation and citizen responsibility. Indonesia has strong social capital, reflected in the high level of public generosity. However, globalization and the development of information technology have driven changes in social interaction patterns that tend towards individualism, marked by a decline in direct interaction and a weakening of social trust. This condition has the potential to hinder the formation of citizen character oriented towards the common good. This study aims to analyze the implementation of civic culture values through the Rewang tradition in Sukadamai Village, Mantewe District, Tanah Bumbu Regency. The study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to explore the process of internalization of civic values such as participation, solidarity, tolerance, and social responsibility in local cultural practices. The results show that the Rewang tradition plays an effective role in strengthening civic engagement and civic virtue organically. This tradition not only maintains the value of mutual cooperation but also becomes a space for inclusive social interaction in a multi-ethnic society. The sustainability of Rewang shows that local wisdom has a strategic role in maintaining social cohesion and filtering the negative impacts of modernization. This research contributes to the development of civic culture studies based on local wisdom and provides practical implications for strengthening contextual and applicable citizenship education.
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