Tolerance Through Tradition: A Sign in Maintaining Social Harmony in The Community of Gedang Klutuk Hamlet
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Tolerance, Social Harmony, Local Traditions, Signs.Abstract
This research aims to uncover the values of tolerance contained in the Tanda'an tradition and its function in maintaining social harmony. Indonesia as a multicultural nation upholds the principle of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika which emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony in the midst of differences. However, diversity often raises potential for social conflict. One of the local traditions that plays a role in strengthening harmony is Tanda'an, the cultural practice of the people of Gedang Klutuk Hamlet, Sidoarjo. The study used a qualitative method with ethnographic approaching, through observation, interviews, and documentation, which was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model and validated by triangulation. The results of the study show that Tanda'an functions as a cultural heritage as well as a social instrument that fosters solidarity, togetherness, and egalitarian interaction. The values that are visible include mutual cooperation, mutual respect, and acceptance of differences. In the perspective of structural functionalism, this tradition becomes a mechanism of social integration that strengthens collective consciousness and maintains the balance of society. Thus, despite facing modernization challenges, Tanda'an remains relevant as a medium for planting tolerance and preserving harmony.
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