Grebeg Susuk Wangan: a river conservation based on local wisdom in Gondang Village, Kendal Regency

Abstract

Local wisdom in the spring has an important role in maintaining and preserving the spring in Gondang Village. The emergence of local wisdom is based on developing traditions and conservation values in the region. In 2019, Gondang won the title as the Proklim Utama at the national level and is currently in the process of submitting it to Proklim Lestari Village. One of the programs carried out by Gondang Village is carried out to maintain the river based on local wisdom called Grebeg Susuk Wangan. The method used in this research is literature study, observation and interview. The results showed that the Grebeg Susuk Wangan is done once a year, namely on Friday Wage between February and March. There are several events in the Grebeg Susuk Wangan conducted by the residents of Gondang Village, namely environmental gatherings, craft exhibitions, art performances, and planting hard trees. At present, the partnership in implementing Grebeg Susuk Wangan is still limited to local individual organizations, institutions and communities. Therefore, suggestions that can be given to the Gondang Village Government are 1) partnering with companies as a form of CSR, 2) inviting and involving Adiwiyata schools in its implementation, and 3) inviting journalists to cover activities.