The Tradition of Ruwat Laut in the Perspective of Structuration as a Regenerative Solution to the Coastal Ecological Crisis in Lontar Village
Keywords:
Ecological Crisis, Ruwat Laut, Structuration, Regenerative Governance, Local WisdomAbstract
This study aims to analyze the Ruwat Laut tradition in Lontar Village as a form of regenerative governance in response to the ecological crisis in the northern coastal region of Banten, as well as to examine Giddens' structuration theory through the relationship between Ruwat Laut agents and social structures. Previous studies have not comprehensively reviewed regenerative governance and sociological perspectives. This study fills this gap by emphasizing that Ruwat Laut contains ecological, social, and economic governance formed through the relationship between agents and structures. The study uses a qualitative approach with a constructivist paradigm using triangulation of sources, techniques, and time. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using content analysis through the stages of reduction, presentation, verification, and conclusion drawing. The results show that regenerative governance in Ruwat Laut is reflected in the symbolic system (buffalo head, offerings, ornaments), control of resources by local communities, and dual legitimacy from tradition and religious values. In addition, in 2018, the catch of marine fisheries in Serang Regency reached 16.654 tons, an increase compared to 2017 with a catch of 2.323 tons. This condition indicates the recovery of fish stocks by maintaining a harmonious relationship between the sea and humans through Ruwat Laut as a model of regenerative governance. This condition indicates the recovery of fish stocks through maintaining a harmonious relationship between the sea and humans through Ruwat Laut. Ruwat Laut, as a model of regenerative governance that exists in the dialectic of agents and structures, can be replicated in coastal villages in Serang Regency through Regency or Village Regulations regarding coastal traditions and ecology. Further research is recommended to examine aspects of the local economy and cultural tourism, including the contribution of UMKM, culinary arts, and mangrove tourism in Lontar Village. This research is the result of field studies supported by content analysis on Ruwat Laut.
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