Local Wisdom of Taping NIRA AREN (Arenga Pinnata MERR.) in Order to Maintain Tradition by Batak Toba Community, North Sumatra

Meylida Nurrachmania1*, & Rozalina2
1Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Simalungun University, Indonesia
2Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Simalungun University, Indonesia
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2022.5714

Abstract

Aren (Arenga pinnata Merr.) is a type of aren that has high potential for ecological and economic value. The purpose of this study was to determine the form of local wisdom of the Batak Toba village community, North Sumatra in tapping nira aren. The method used was a qualitative method. Data were collected by means of in-depth interviews, as well as field observations. The results of the research show that the Batak Toba people use wild sugar arens as aren wine, roof huts in the fields and wedding ceremonies. The local wisdom contained in the maragat tradition of the Toba community includes: Cultural Preservation and Creativity, mutual cooperation, honesty, positive thinking, education, politeness, and tenacity.

Keywords: local wisdom, nira aren, maragat tradition, Batak Toba, cultural preservation

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