The Study of Christian Education Values on the Balean Tradition as One of the Local Wisdom of the Silian-Southeast Minahasa Community, North Sulawesi

Talumepa, Ventje Albert and Jura, Demsy (2021) The Study of Christian Education Values on the Balean Tradition as One of the Local Wisdom of the Silian-Southeast Minahasa Community, North Sulawesi. In: Proceedings of the 6th Batusangkar International Conference, 11 - 12 October, 2021, Batusangkar-West Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Abstract

The Silian village community belongs to the Toundanou sub-ethnic, Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Since ancient times, the people of Silian village have a tradition that has been rooted until now, namely establishing a temporary residence called Balean. This tradition is considered as one of the local wisdoms of the Silian people because it has become a hereditary tradition. Balean is a house built in the community's garden and serves as a temporary residence for people who work in the fields. Apart from being used by the owner as a temporary residence, balean can also be used by other people who need temporary shelter. Over time, this balean underwent a functional development, later becoming a permanent residence for the Silian people. These permanent residences then become permanent houses. Christian education is present to examine the values contained in the balean tradition as intended. These values then become the lifeline of the Silian community to preserve the balean culture. Keywords: Christian Education; Balean Tradition; Local Wisdom

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