Batimung Tradition in the Life of the Banjar Community in South Kalimantan

Rusmiati; R. Yunanti; Nurhayati

doi:10.53797/icccmjssh.v4.sp.32.2025

Authors

Rusmiati Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, INDONESIA
R. Yunanti Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, INDONESIA
Nurhayati Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, INDONESIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53797/icccmjssh.v4.sp.32.2025

Keywords:

Batimung tradition, banjar people, south kalimantan

Abstract

This study examines the Batimung tradition of the Banjar community in South Kalimantan through a structural functionalism approach. The results show that Batimung, which involves steaming the body with natural ingredients, developed in response to geographical conditions and the social needs of the community. This tradition has social, spiritual and health functions, and reflects the harmonious relationship between humans and nature. The process of implementing Batimung integrates symbolic and ritual elements, while its meaning reflects cultural values such as purity, cleanliness, and social solidarity, which strengthen the collective identity of the Banjar community. The Batimung tradition is a cultural heritage of the Banjar community in South Kalimantan that involves steam bathing with spices known as part of the wedding procession and traditional medicine. This study aims to describe the role of Batimung in the socio-cultural life, health of the Banjar community, and the challenges of preserving it in the modern era. The results show that Batimung not only functions as a beauty and health ritual, but also strengthens cultural identity and the values of mutual cooperation. However, the declining interest of the younger generation and the modernization of traditional spas threaten the sustainability of this tradition. This study recommends cross-generational training and the integration of Batimung in local content education for cultural preservation.

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