“Young people from the Dayak Simpang tradition. Have ability
in weaving, knowledge of food
traditional, vegetables and herbal medicines in the forest,
traditional dance"
In the Dayak community, children learn a variety of traditional skills from their elders. These skills include learning traditional songs, dances, Sangsang (stories), and writing. They also learn traditional games, gaining knowledge from elders about medicine and traditional food, and recording the names of plants and trees in the forest.
The forest is an important classroom for Dayak children, as they learn many valuable lessons about nature and their culture. Children learn about the importance of environmental conservation by planting trees and learning how to sustainably harvest forest resources. They also learn about traditional Dayak wisdom, such as finding vegetables from the forest and cooking them in the traditional way.
In addition to outdoor activities, Dayak children also participate in cultural activities such as attending traditional ceremonies and village rituals. These activities help to reinforce their connection to their heritage and strengthen their sense of community.
While traditional skills are highly valued in the Dayak community, there is also an effort to balance modern and traditional knowledge. To this end, literacy classes are held for children to learn to read, write, and even foreign languages and computers.
In summary, Dayak children learn a wide range of skills and knowledge from their elders, both indoors and outdoors. They gain a deep appreciation for their culture and environment, and are able to balance modern and traditional knowledge as they grow and learn.
Children are invited to take care of the earth with plant Trees. Especially that traditional children grow and develop with the forest and nature then they also have to take care of it to stay sustainable. At the Arus Kualan Traditional School, children are taught the importance of taking care of the earth by planting trees. This is especially important for the Dayak community, as their culture is closely tied to the forest and nature. As the children grow and develop with the forest, they also have a responsibility to ensure that it remains sustainable for future generations.
Indigenous Education is an effort to maintain customs and their values, one of which is being done at the Arus Kualan Traditional School is inviting children to preserve dance and telling traditions and local stories which are called “Sangsangan” in Simpang Dayak language.
The learning process occurs asa result of the effort to develop knowledge, to change behavior, and to realizeself-potential.
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