The Tradition of Saparan in Yeh Sumbul Village, Jembrana, Bali

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Abstract

The Saparan Tradition in Yeh Sumbul Village, Jembrana, Bali, is seen as a manifestation of local wisdom that reflects the balance of relationships between humans and God, fellow humans, and nature. This study investigates this tradition. This tradition is carried out every Sapar month in the Islamic calendar as a way to express gratitude to God and ask for people to be protected from disasters. With strong moral, spiritual, and social values, the Saparan Tradition includes various activities, such as parties, tahlilan, and religious rituals. This tradition is closely related to the idea of Tri Hita Karana, a Balinese philosophical concept that emphasizes harmony between humans and God (Parhyangan), fellow humans (Pawongan), and nature (Palemahan). To understand how the Saparan Tradition reflects the relationship between humans and God, fellow humans, and the environment, this study analyzes data from observations, interviews, and documentation. The study shows that the Yeh Sumbul Saparan Tradition enhances spirituality, solidarity, and love for ancestral culture as well as maintaining social and ecological balance. Local cultural values continue to be passed down from one generation to the next, and the younger generation plays an important role in preserving this tradition. This study enhances our understanding of the value of local traditions as a profound and relevant cultural heritage in the contemporary wo