Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

REVITALISASI KEARIFAN LOKAL TENTANG MATA AIR BAGI SISWA SMA KRISTEN WAIBAKUL, KABUPATEN SUMBA TENGAH, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

Diah Kartini LASMAN, Universitas IndonesiaFollow

Abstract

Springs are a natural resource with significant ecological and cultural value for the people of Central Sumba Regency, particularly within the Marapu belief system. However, modernization and environmental changes threaten their sustainability. To revive local wisdom related to springs, the Community Service Team of FIB UI conducted a revitalization program at SMA Kristen Waibakul, Central Sumba. One of the main activities was an art competition themed "Springs in Sumbanese Culture," engaging students in interpreting the cultural and ecological values of springs through art. The competition received great enthusiasm, with 40 participants expressing their experiences and cultural identities through their artwork. The resulting artworks reflect a deep understanding of the role of springs in the lives of the indigenous Sumbanese people. Besides raising awareness of the importance of spring conservation, this activity also strengthened the younger generation’s pride in their local culture. The selected artworks were exhibited and published as an educational and promotional medium for local wisdom. This program is expected to serve as a model for sustainable, culture-based resource management.

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Bahasa Abstract

Mata air merupakan sumber daya alam yang memiliki nilai ekologis dan budaya yang penting bagi masyarakat di Kabupaten Sumba Tengah, khususnya dalam kepercayaan Marapu. Namun, modernisasi dan perubahan lingkungan mengancam kelestariannya. Untuk menghidupkan kembali kearifan lokal terkait mata air, Tim Pengabdian Masyarakat FIB UI mengadakan program revitalisasi di SMA Kristen Waibakul, Sumba Tengah. Salah satu kegiatan utamanya adalah lomba gambar bertema “Mata Air dalam Budaya Sumba,” yang melibatkan siswa dalam menginterpretasikan nilai-nilai budaya dan ekologi mata air melalui seni. Lomba ini mendapat antusiasme tinggi dari siswa, dengan 40 peserta yang menuangkan pengalaman dan identitas budayanya dalam karya seni. Hasil karya yang dihasilkan mencerminkan pemahaman mendalam tentang peran mata air dalam kehidupan masyarakat adat Sumba. Selain meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pelestarian mata air, kegiatan ini juga memperkuat rasa bangga generasi muda terhadap budaya lokal. Karya-karya terpilih dipamerkan dan dipublikasikan sebagai media edukasi dan promosi kearifan lokal. Program ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model pengelolaan sumber daya berbasis budaya yang berkelanjutan.

Kata Kunci: mata air, kearifan lokal, Marapu, Sumba Tengah, pelestarian budaya, pendidikan lingkungan

Recommended Citation

LASMAN, Diah Kartini (2025) "REVITALISASI KEARIFAN LOKAL TENTANG MATA AIR BAGI SISWA SMA KRISTEN WAIBAKUL, KABUPATEN SUMBA TENGAH, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR," Bhakti: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat: Vol. 2: No. 1, Article 1.
DOI: 10.7454/bhakti.v2i1.1010
Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/bhakti/vol2/iss1/1

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