Conservation Values and Values Conservation in the Oral Tradition of Jalawastu Community

Abstract

This study explores the oral tradition of the Jalawastu community, a tourist village known for its rich customs and traditions. Despite being open to external influences due to tourism, the community remains deeply committed to preserving its cultural heritage, particularly its oral traditions. This study aims to explore the conservation values embedded in Jalawastu’s oral traditions and examine the community’s efforts to maintain them. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation over a three-day period. Findings show that the community’s oral traditions take the form of performances and rituals, which reflect conservation values in both cultural and environmental aspects. Efforts to preserve oral traditions include passing these traditions down to younger generations and routinely conducting performances and rituals. Tourism plays a crucial role in sustaining these traditions, as cultural events have become a source of financial support for the community.