PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER BERBASIS TRI HITA KARANA DALAM TRADISI MENJOR DI DESA PADANGAJI, SELAT, KARANGASEM

Abstrak

The menjor tradition is not only a religious symbol, but also has values contained in it.
So far, this tradition has only been limited to complementing the ceremony, without knowing
the essence contained in it. This research was conducted in Padangaji Village, Selat,
Karangasem, using ethnographic methods to understand how the menjor tradition developed
and adapted to social and economic changes associated with the Tri Hita Karana philosophy.
In the context of Tri Hita Karana, the menjor tradition reflects a harmonious relationship with
God through divine symbols. In the pawongan aspect, the menjor tradition involves community
mutual cooperation, strengthening social ties, fostering unity, and building a sense of
togetherness in the community. In the palemahan aspect, the use of natural materials such as
bamboo, coconut leaves and plawa in making penjor shows concern for nature conservation.
In an ecological context, plants such as bamboo and palm oil have an important role in
preventing soil erosion and maintaining environmental sustainability. When the community still
retains the materials for making penjor from the surrounding environment, it will certainly
have positive implications for the ecosystem in the area. Character education is reflected in the
Menjor tradition, where religious values, social solidarity and environmental concern are
instilled through the implementation of this tradition.