Community Empowerment through the Preservation of the Ratik Tulak Bala Tradition as an Effort to Maintain Local Wisdom in Korong Padang Mantuang

Riska Febriani (Institut Agama Islam Sumatra Barat, Indonesia)
Nelil Usni (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)
Cintya Pebriana (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)
Fadoli Apriandes (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)
Jimmy Aditya Maris (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)
Hamzah Irfanda (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)
Farida Ariani (Insitut Agama Islam Sumatera Barat)

Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Action Research and Community Development

Ratik Tulak Bala is a religious tradition and local wisdom that is still practiced by the community of Korong Padang Mantuang. This study aims to describe the implementation of the tradition and community involvement in its preservation. The study uses a descriptive qualitative method through participatory observation and documentation, with descriptive analysis. The results show that Ratik Tulak Bala is carried out after the Isha prayer through collective dhikr and prayer. This tradition contains religious values, togetherness, mutual cooperation, and respect for cultural heritage. Community participation is an important factor in maintaining its continuity. Therefore, the preservation of Ratik Tulak Bala needs to be continuously supported and introduced to the younger generation so that it remains part of the identity of the Padang Mantuang community.