Batumbang Apam Tradition in Fall, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency: Preservation of Local Culture in the Modern Era

Abstract

The Batumbang Apam tradition is one of the cultural heritages of the people in Fall, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency, South Kalimantan, which is still preserved today. This research aims to analyze the cultural values contained in the Batumbang Apam tradition and its preservation strategies in the midst of modernization. A descriptive qualitative approach is used by collecting data through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and literature studies. This activity not only reflects the spirit of togetherness and social concern, but also contains Islamic values such as almsgiving, gratitude, Islamic ukhuwah, and moral education through examples and good habits that are inherited from generation to generation. This activity involves extensive community participation, starting from the preparation of ingredients, the process of making cakes, to distribution to residents. This tradition reflects the values of togetherness, mutual cooperation, and social solidarity that are still strong in the local community. However, modernization brings challenges in the form of declining participation of the younger generation. This research recommends collaboration between local governments, educational institutions, and local communities to revitalize the tradition of Batumbang Apam to remain relevant in the modern era. The results of the study show that batumbang apam not only has cultural and social value, but also plays a role in strengthening the local identity of the people of Hulu Sungai Tengah.