Establishing Regional Regulations for the Protection of Local Wisdom

Abstract

Local governments are tasked with formulating legislative policies regarding the protection of local wisdom, a necessity in the context of globalization, which is an inescapable phenomenon that can pose challenges, particularly in terms of eroding cultural identity if communities fail to engage with it effectively. Conversely, when communities and local governments respond positively to globalization, it can enhance cultural identity. This paper investigates how local government policies can sustain cultural traditions as integral elements of local wisdom and examines the paradigms guiding local governments in establishing regional regulations for its protection. Utilizing a socio-legal approach, this research was conducted in the city of Pariaman, West Sumatra, employing both primary and secondary data, which were analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicate that a concrete paradigm for the regional government in protecting local wisdom is embodied in regional legislation aimed at safeguarding indigenous culture, representing a definitive agreement toward the ideal concept of protecting local wisdom. The ideal concept, viewed through the lens of substantive values, underscores that the protection of local wisdom in the Pariaman community should be founded on sociological, philosophical, and legal considerations, which serve to prioritize and rank the values inherent in this local wisdom.

Keywords

• protection
• regional regulation
• local wisdom