Folklore as a Tool for Tracing Indigenous Territories in IKN

A Case Study of the Sepaku Region

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10.2991/978-94-6463-376-4_61How to use a DOI?

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Folklore; identity; IKN; preservation

ABSTRACT

The Sepaku region, designated as the zero point for the new Indonesian capital (IKN), is poised for significant administrative boundary shifts. Consequently, some areas face transformation, potentially eroding their identity as customary territories, once cherished by local communities. This cultural essence is enshrined within folklore, acting as a repository of customary/traditional territorial descriptions. To safeguard Sepaku’s regional identity amidst the rapid development of the new capital, it becomes imperative to preserve this folklore. Employing a qualitative approach grounded in spatial anthropology, this study explores the Tanah Balik area, now encompassing Bumi Harapan Village within IKN’s zero point. Folklore, particularly “Aji Tatin,” identifies this area, extending from the Tunan River in Waru Village, Waru Subdistrict, North Penajem Paser Regency, to the Aji Raden River in Balikpapan City. Notably, factors like population movements, chronicled in “Paser Balik,” led to the disappearance of Kampung Telok Kintang in Sepaku. Conversely, locales detailed in “Pamaluan” remain etched on contemporary topographical maps. The shrinking of the Paser Balik customary territory arises from multiple factors, including population shifts and land development for palm oil plantations and timber management. The establishment of a new capital presents a substantial threat to local identity. Therefore, preserving folklore that delineates the spatial boundaries of the Paser Balik customary territory is pivotal for indigenous communities to assert their territorial rights.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Syaiful Arifin
AU  - Suryami Suryami
AU  - Erlis Nur Mujiningsih
AU  - Anto Anto
AU  - Erli Yetti
AU  - Dea Letriana
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/26
TI  - Folklore as a Tool for Tracing Indigenous Territories in IKN
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 462
EP  - 466
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-376-4_61
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-376-4_61
ID  - Arifin2024
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