Values of Local Wisdom of Merlawu Tradition as a Source of History Learning

Abstract

The Merlawu Traditional Ceremony is a series of rituals or habits of the people of Kertabumi Village every year before entering the month of Ramadan. This study aims to explore the values of local wisdom contained in the Merlawu Traditional Ceremony in Kertabumi Village, Ciamis Regency, and describe the potential values of local wisdom in the Merlawu Traditional Ceremony as a source of historical learning. The research method used is an ethnographic qualitative method with data collection techniques through literature study, observation, and interviews. The results of this study indicate that there are values of local wisdom in the Merlawu Traditional Ceremony, namely religious values, cooperation (cooperation) values, and historical values. The Merlawu Traditional Ceremony can be applied as a source of history learning at the SMA/MA class X level as an effort to foster historical awareness.