Local Wisdom in the Land System of Manggarai's Indigenous People, Indonesia

Abstract

The traditional architecture of the mbaru gendang house and the land distribution system known as lingko have important values in representing the history, culture, and identity of the Manggarai indigenous peoples.This paper investigates the meaning of traditional architecture of the Manggarai community.The research applies a cultural interpretation approach within a qualitative framework.It is based on the notion that culture is a symbolic system that creates an interpretive narrative.Data collection involves observations, interviews, and document studies.The analysis engages the social, cultural and legal factors, as well as theories to interpret the data.The findings indicate that traditional architecture of the Manggarai house and the distribution system of the lingko land have enormous significance in reflecting the history, culture, and identity of the community.Despite the lack of written sources, the concepts of "mbaru gendang" and "lingko" stand as tangible evidence of cultural values.This manifestation goes beyond the physical, embracing complex layers of social, cultural, religious, and artistic aspects.Indeed, the rapid population growth and shifts in livelihoods have led to the division of lingko land into smaller individual plots, and external influences such as inter-ethnic conflict, inter-ethnic marriages, and the involvement of third parties in conflict resolution have also affected the coherence of the lingko system.The paper argues that while modernization poses threats to heritage and the environment, involving indigenous peoples in decision-making and protecting their rights is essential.The lingko system shows resilience and vulnerability due to internal factors such as individual land rights within the lingko, which have created divisions and disputes among the indigenous peoples.

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