Article: The role of local Balinese culture amongst sustainable communities in preservation efforts of Ayung River Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Society (IJSSOC) 2020 Vol.12 No.2 pp.93 - 110 Abstract: The phrase local culture refers accumulated experiences of a community which is then passed on from generation. Local culture exists in all societies, communities and individuals. This paper is conducted specifically in identifying the role of local wisdom as part of local beliefs, as a crucial aspect of local culture in the efforts to conserve and preserve the Ayung River which is the longest river on the island of Bali. The Tri Hita Karana (THK) philosophy firmly held by the Balinese community. It derives from Hindu communities. The THK philosophy refers to the three sources of life. In Sanskrit, tri means 'three', hita means 'prosperity' and karana means 'cause'. In short, this concept teaches that God is one, inseparable entity. This paper adopting a qualitative approach vis a vis case study method, this research uses in-depth interviews with the local community leaders and community members residing all the river bank. It has been found that the THK philosophy serves as the guidelines for the locals and concerned stakeholders to engage together in the efforts to preserve Ayung River. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: The role of local Balinese culture amongst sustainable communities in preservation efforts of Ayung River

Authors: Yeni Rosilawati; Krisna Mulawarman; Nur Sofyan; Enny Mulyantari

Addresses: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Kampus Terpadu UMY Jl.Lingkar Selatan Tamantirto, Bantul, Indonesia ' Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Kampus Terpadu UMY Jl.Lingkar Selatan Tamantirto, Bantul, Indonesia ' Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Kampus Terpadu UMY Jl.Lingkar Selatan Tamantirto, Bantul, Indonesia ' Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata AMPTA Yogyakarta, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto KM 6, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract: The phrase local culture refers accumulated experiences of a community which is then passed on from generation. Local culture exists in all societies, communities and individuals. This paper is conducted specifically in identifying the role of local wisdom as part of local beliefs, as a crucial aspect of local culture in the efforts to conserve and preserve the Ayung River which is the longest river on the island of Bali. The Tri Hita Karana (THK) philosophy firmly held by the Balinese community. It derives from Hindu communities. The THK philosophy refers to the three sources of life. In Sanskrit, tri means 'three', hita means 'prosperity' and karana means 'cause'. In short, this concept teaches that God is one, inseparable entity. This paper adopting a qualitative approach vis a vis case study method, this research uses in-depth interviews with the local community leaders and community members residing all the river bank. It has been found that the THK philosophy serves as the guidelines for the locals and concerned stakeholders to engage together in the efforts to preserve Ayung River.

Keywords: local culture; Tri Hita Karana; THK; sustainable communities.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSOC.2020.107895

International Journal of Sustainable Society, 2020 Vol.12 No.2, pp.93 - 110

Received: 27 Nov 2018
Accepted: 29 Jul 2019
Published online: 30 Jun 2020 *

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