al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026)

Ancestral Heritage in the Land of Sai Batin: A Case Study of Kepaksian Buay Pernong, West Lampung

Abdul Halim (Program Studi PPKn Universitas Lampung)
Adi Kurnia Saputra (Universita Lampung, Indonesia)
Rizki Novaldi (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)
Dimas Aldi Pratama (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)
Irawati (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)
Anggita Aprilia (Universitas Lampung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Oct 2026

Abstract

This article examines the sustainability of customary values and cultural heritage of Kepaksian Buay Pernong in West Lampung as part of the Paksi Pak Sekala Brak entity. This study aims to explore the historical, cultural, and customary values inherited by Kepaksian Buay Pernong from the 12th century to the present. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and in-depth interview method with Ki Demang Ruskan as the khalis Lamban Bandung guide, this study reveals the history of the formation of kepaksian, the preservation of customary values, and the challenges in facing the modern era. The results of the study show that despite experiencing various social and cultural dynamics, Kepaksian Buay Pernong still maintains the customary structure, title-granting system, and the existence of ancestral heirlooms as an integral part of the identity of the Sai Batin community as well as the nation's cultural heritage.

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Journal Info

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Afkar_Journal

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Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...