<![CDATA[Globalization and the massive exposure to foreign popular culture have gradually reduced elementary school students’ understanding of local cultural narratives, potentially weakening the development of patriotic character from an early age. This study aims to analyze the role of folklore rooted in local wisdom in fostering love for the homeland at the elementary school level. The research adopts a literature review approach by analyzing 13 scholarly articles related to storytelling, local wisdom, and character education. The findings show that folklore based on local wisdom contributes positively to the development of patriotic character by (1) strengthening students’ emotional bonds with local culture, (2) enhancing the understanding of nationalism values through contextual local figures and events, and (3) creating meaningful learning experiences when integrated with visual media and reflective activities. These findings suggest that folklore grounded in local wisdom represents a pedagogical strategy with strong potential to reinforce patriotic character among elementary school students.]]>
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