<![CDATA[The diversity of communities in Kaliorang District represents a social asset that should be strengthened through multicultural and religious moderation values. However, preliminary observations indicated that students had limited opportunities to participate in contextual learning activities integrating these values outside the school environment. This community service program aimed to enhance students' understanding, tolerance, and collaborative skills by utilizing Marang Beach as a contextual learning space. The program employed a Participatory Learning approach consisting of needs assessment, participatory planning, educational sessions, interactive discussions, case studies, question-and-answer sessions, reflection, and evaluation. The participants were 42 students representing six junior and senior secondary schools in Kaliorang District. The results demonstrated increased student participation, improved understanding of multiculturalism and religious moderation, stronger mutual respect, more inclusive communication, and better collaboration among students from different schools. Furthermore, the use of Marang Beach as a contextual educational setting provided meaningful learning experiences that contributed to strengthening students' character. These findings indicate that a local potential-based Participatory Learning approach is an effective model for promoting multicultural values and religious moderation among students.]]>
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