Sundanese Culture-based Ecoliteracy

Abstract

An understanding of ecology or the environment has been implanted since centuries ago in the traditions of the Sundanese community, among others, traditional expressions that were recorded in the tradition of ancient text writing. This finding show that Sundanese ancestors have a high concern with environmental sustainability and its balance. This paper examines information dissemination and understanding of environmental interactions based on local culture, especially Sundanese culture. Through the description of oral expressions, it will lead to the environmental tradition of literacy in which it has been carried out for generations along with the values contained. The findings reveal that inspirational community, especially the millennial, emulates and contributes to maintain the ecosystem based on local wisdom.

Ecotourism of Cireundeu and Basic Sundanese' Way of Life

“…He also known for creating batik motives, which were given meanings based on the Sunda Wiwitan philosophy. Hernawan et al (2019) mentions Sundanese culture and its link with environmental preservation and arrangements. For instance, forests have been regarded as a place to be arranged in cultural manner.…”