<![CDATA[Sentani is a region rich in cultural traditions and local wisdom that continue to be preserved, one of which is the Mako-Mako tradition, a communal eating practice uniquely carried out by children aged 7 to 13 along the lakeshore or upstream areas of rivers. This tradition not only persists amid modernization and technological development but also embodies important values, including togetherness, environmental awareness, and conflict-resolution skills. However, in the era of globalization, local cultural values are increasingly marginalized, particularly in early childhood education. This community service program aimed to develop learning media in the form of songs based on the Mako-Mako tradition and to train early childhood teachers in their use for character education at PAUD Melody Kids. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of three main stages: the creation of songs incorporating values derived from the Mako-Mako tradition, teacher training on the use of the songs as learning media, and the integration of the songs into character education activities. The results indicated that the Mako-Mako tradition-based songs provided an engaging and contextual learning medium for introducing local cultural values to children. The training also enhanced teachers’ understanding and ability to incorporate songs into character education activities. This approach has implications for strengthening culturally responsive early childhood education and supporting the preservation of local wisdom through creative and child-friendly learning media.]]>
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