<![CDATA[This study examines the social values embedded in the Tedak Siten tradition among the Javanese community in Wanareja District, Indonesia, focusing on their manifestation, transmission, and adaptation amid social change. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving six informants comprising three customary leaders, one community elder, and two community members. Data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data condensation, display, and conclusion verification. The findings identify five prominent social values: mutual cooperation, charitable giving, social connectedness, helping others, and responsibility. These values are enacted through collective preparation, sharing food, lending ceremonial equipment, communal interaction, and intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge. The study also finds that economic constraints, work commitments, and practical considerations influence the timing, scale, and completeness of the ceremony. Such adjustments do not necessarily indicate cultural decline; rather, they reflect ongoing negotiations between continuity and change. The study argues that the sustainability of Tedak Siten depends not solely on preserving ritual elements but also on maintaining their social meanings and community participation. These findings offer contextual insights into the role of local traditions in sustaining social values amid changing social conditions]]>
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