Lasem “The City Of Tolerance”: A Role Model Of Harmonious Multicultural Life To Develop Tolerance In Indonesia

Abstract

The current phenomenon of intolerant issues become an obstacles for the human beings' relationship in Indonesia. We must notice that it has hurt the diversity. There are many events which express people's egoism then result in intolerance. It seems really obvious to see the sepration of choice between "here and "there", between "me" and "you", all of which have marginalized the nature of diversity. The tendency of those intolerances must be seen as a serious problem. In addition, Indonesia has a strong foundation of tolerance through historical experience in acculturation and the nature of diversity. In a number of regions, diversity is supported by the atmosphere of tolerance between national elements that is clearly exposed, and that is a reality that diversity plays a role as natural interaction dynamics and attitude. One of the areas which can be a model is Lasem, Rembang, an area which is located in north coast of Central Java. With the condition of its diversity especially in religion, Lasem is able to maintain the diversity of life which prioritises pancasila values; therefore, it ends up with harmonious, safe, and peace life, and also can perform the values of cooperation and tolerance. This research aims to know how the diversity of life based on cultures values in multiculturalism society in Lasem, Rembang is, and what the model of harmony of multicultural in Lasem is. In this research was found that Lasem is the region which is able to manage the diversity to be a harmonious life. Lasem societies always prioritise ukhkuwah basyariah and ukhuwah wathoniyah to create the dynamic and harmonious life. Lasem is proper to be role model of diversity in Indonesia and to be baldatun thayyibatun warabbun ghafur based on the spirit of pancasila. Some strategies in developing the harmony in multiculturalism which can be taken from lasem are: (1) Strengthen the religious studies of every society, (2) Improving the role of community figures and leaders, (3) improving the role of government, (4) Developing the open minded and good relationship among societies, (5) improving the solidarity in facing external threats (6) Affiliating the residence without any insulation and grouping, (7) Improving the cooperation among multicultural elements of society in their everyday life, (8) Improving the acculturation among people.

Chinese in the Development of Social Harmonization at Lasem

“…Lasem is a very inclusive environment for all groups. The Chinese and Javanese in Lasem have almost no conflict [2], [12]. RD2 argues: "At the time of the racial violence in 1998, we were protected by ethnic Javanese.…”

“…The Chinese in Lasem are a unique entity. Unlike the life of the Chinese in big cities in Indonesia which are exclusive and occupy Chinatowns which are socially separate from indigenous settlements [1], In fact, the Chinese in Lasem have long been integrated into the life of Javanese and a few Arabs [2], [3]. They unite themselves with society because they believe that social harmony and solidarity must be fostered in national affairs.…”

Establishment Arena of a Multicultural Society in Lasem

“…During the reign of Wijayabadra a Ming dynasty fleet from China led by Admiral Haji Cheng Ho landed in the area of Tuban, near Lasem, on his third trip. The landing of the Cheng Ho fleet occurred in 1335 Saka (1413 AD) [1], [10], [15]. It was at that time that Bi Nang Un, a Champa who served as one of the ship's masters from the Marine Fleet Admiral Cheng Ho, was interested in settling in Lasem Earth [9], [16].…”

“…The cultural mix between Chinese and indigenous Lasem formed in a social structure that needed each other, this became the embryo of the formation of a multicultural society. Although the New Order state had limited the movement of ethnic Chinese communities in a discriminatory manner, the Lasem community remained harmonious in the maintained conditions of multiculturality [1], [2]. Multiculturalism itself becomes a determinant in the creation of development [3] [4].…”

Tourist satisfaction toward halal tourism: the role of tourism governance and branding

“…First, it examines whether the halal tourism branding variable influences both halal tourism governance and Muslim tourists' JIMA 15,9 satisfaction. Numerous earlier investigations (Astuti et al, 2019;Preko et al, 2020) focused on how satisfied Muslim tourists were, and some of these studies used tourist satisfaction as a moderating variable (Samori et al, 2016;Usman et al, 2019;Brandano et al, 2018). Second, we wish to explore an Island in Indonesia that has the potential for tourist attractions but has not been able to draw in foreign visitors.…”