Huma Betang Philosophy as a Solidarity Prototype and Ethnic Conflict Prevention in Dayak Communities of Central Kalimantan
Eli Karliani (Palangka Raya University) Eddy Lion (Palangka Raya University) Sakman (Palangka Raya University)

Palangka Raya University

Abstract

This study aims analyzing the philosophy of huma betang as a solidarity prototype and the ethnic conflict prevention in the Dayak communities of Central Kalimantan. The ethnic conflict that occurred between Dayak and Madura ethnic in 2001 has caused trauma, so there is a need to prevent the conflict from recurring. The method used in this research is case study through depth interview technique, observation, and documentation. The research subjects are ethnic leaders (Dayak, Bali, Banjar, Jawa, Sulawesi, and Papua), religious leaders, and educational leaders. The data was processed by qualitative descriptive technique. The results obtained: 1). Factors causing ethnic conflict of Dayak and Madura include: a). failure of ethnic coaching, territorial domination (politics); b). justice in legal process (law); c). tenacity in work (economy); d). differences in character and intercultural communication (social and culture); 2) the values of huma betang as symbol of solidarity and ethnic conflict prevention need to be understood, internalized, and implemented in community life because it contains value: be grateful for plurality, kinship, togetherness, solidarity, respect for individual rights (private/public).

Keywords: Huma Betang Philosophy, Solidarity, Ethnic Conflict Prevention

Topic: Pluralist Society: Freedom and Tolerance