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This creation aims to design characters based on mythological figures from the origin story of the Batak tribe using the visual approach of the seinen manga art style. Batak mythology, which is rich in cultural values and ancestral narratives, is explored through a visual style that resonates with contemporary audiences. The seinen manga style is chosen due to its realistic, emotional, and thematically mature characteristics, making it appropriate for depicting traditional myths without diminishing the respect for cultural beliefs and values. The methods applied in this character design process include literature studies on Batak mythology, visual analysis of the seinen manga style, and concept exploration through stages of digital art creation. The main characters depicted are Debata Bataraguru, Debata Soripada, and Debata Mangalabulan, accompanied by traditional attributes that represent the cultural values of the Batak tribe.

This community service activity aims to implement the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) with a multicultural education-based approach in the school environment. P5 is part of the Independent Curriculum which aims to form students with character according to Pancasila values. Multicultural education was chosen as the main approach to instill the values ​​of tolerance, mutual cooperation, and respect for cultural diversity. The method of implementing the activity includes socialization of the P5 concept, teacher training in implementing multicultural learning, and mentoring the implementation of the project with students. The results of the activity showed an increase in teacher understanding of the integration of Pancasila values ​​in the learning process and an increase in active student participation in activities that respect cultural differences. This activity also encourages the creation of an inclusive and harmonious learning environment. Thus, the implementation of P5 based on multicultural education has proven effective in supporting the strengthening of student character according to the Pancasila Student Profile.

This research explores the phenomenon of carok as a form of traditional violence that persists in Madurese society, particularly in Sampang Regency. Carok refers to a duel involving sharp weapons, usually carried out by men to defend their honor and dignity, which they believe has been tarnished. This study aims to identify the factors that cause carok from a criminological perspective and to analyze the efforts that have been made to address and prevent such incidents. The research employs an empirical legal method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews with local police officers, sub-district officials, village heads, and traditional leaders in Sampang District, as well as through documentation and field observations. The findings reveal that the primary causes of carok include issues related to personal honor—especially concerning a man’s wife—personal disputes, revenge, and social environments that legitimize violence as a way of resolving conflict. From a criminological standpoint, carok can be explained through social conflict theory and the concept of crime of passion. Efforts to prevent carok have included both preventive measures, such as legal education, and repressive actions by law enforcement authorities. However, these efforts have proven to be only partially effective due to the deeply rooted cultural values that continue to support carok as a traditional form of justice. Therefore, a more intensive cultural approach involving community leaders is necessary to promote peaceful conflict resolution and reduce the incidence of violence.

This study aims to implement Senam Ahoy Melayu Medan as one of the methods in introducing Indonesian culture at Sanggar Bimbingan Wira Damai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Senam Ahoy, which is a combination of gymnastic movements and Malay cultural elements, is expected to be an effective means to introduce Indonesian cultural values ​​to Malaysian society, especially the younger generation. Qualitative methods were used to understand the experiences and perceptions of participants towards this activity, data were collected through the triangulation method. The results of the study showed that Senam Ahoy not only functions as a physical activity, but also as a medium to convey the values ​​of Malay culture, history, and identity. In addition, this activity succeeded in attracting the interest of children at Sanggar Bimbingan Wira Damai to better understand and appreciate Indonesian cultural heritage. This study is expected to be a reference for the development of similar cultural programs in the future. This study concludes that the implementation of Senam Ahoy Melayu Medan at Sanggar Bimbingan Wira Damai contributes significantly to the introduction and preservation of Indonesian culture abroad, as well as strengthening social relations between Indonesian and Malaysian society.

Sholawat is a request to obtain blessings and respect for the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Sholawat diba' is a form of worship to get closer to Allah SWT. The Sholawat assembly was held in the community with the aim of increasing religious knowledge and belief, which in turn encourages the implementation of religious teachings as a way for the community to foster friendship between residents. Community service activities through Diba'an have succeeded in achieving an important goal, namely forming the religious character of Tropodo village. Not only that, this activity has also succeeded in increasing the spiritual values, social values ​​and cultural values ​​of the Tropodo village community. The Diba Sholawat Assembly activity held together with IPNU and IPPNU in Tropodo Village, Waru District, Sidoarjo Regency, has a significant role in shaping the religious character of teenagers. Through this activity, teenagers are not only trained to love and practice Islamic teachings, but also in the form of love for the Prophet Muhammad SAW

This article explores the integration of religious moderation values within the tradition of orphan charity (santunan anak yatim) in a multicultural community. Conducted as part of a community service program (Kuliah Kerja Mahasiswa) by ten students from Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, this study took place in Sumberkradenan Village, Pakis Subdistrict, Malang Regency, East Java. Using a qualitative descriptive approach through interviews, observation, and documentation, the research uncovers how a routine act of religious compassion becomes a powerful medium for fostering social harmony, tolerance, and interfaith cooperation. The findings reveal that orphan charity is not merely a religious obligation but also a social practice that embodies the spirit of inclusiveness, solidarity, and mutual respect across diverse religious and cultural groups. This study highlights the potential of local religious traditions as grassroots models for promoting religious moderation in contemporary society.

The Great Mosque of Tegal City is a historic building that has undergone numerous renovations since its establishment in 1825-1830. These renovations aimed not only to meet the functional and capacity needs of worshippers but also reflected modern architectural trends, occasionally compromising historical elements. This study employs a qualitative approach using documentation, observation, and literature synthesis methods to analyze the mosque's architectural changes. Using John Obert Voll's "continuity and change" theory, the research identifies the preserved original architectural elements and the modifications made. The findings reveal that while several original features, such as the mosque's core structure, remain intact, significant changes in renovations—such as the addition of floors, towers, and alterations to the gate design—have impacted the mosque's historical and aesthetic values. The study recommends the preservation of historical elements to maintain the mosque's cultural identity.

The implementation of police discretion in the process of investigating criminal defamation cases shows that discretion is an important instrument for police officers in assessing, determining, and following up on a criminal report based on urgency, public interest, and the principles of proportionality and professionalism. In cases of defamation, which are often subjective and private, discretion allows investigators to consider various factors such as motive, impact, and the possibility of resolution outside the criminal path. Factors Affecting the Implementation of Police Discretion in the Process of Investigating Criminal Defamation Cases show that discretion is not carried out absolutely, but is influenced by various internal and external factors, namely: Legal and Regulatory Aspects, Case Characteristics, Professionalism and Ethics of Investigators, Social and Environmental Pressure, Facilities and Resources. Police Discretion should be regulated more clearly in positive law other than Law Number 2 of 2002 and the Criminal Procedure Code so that the principles of Legal Certainty and Respect for Human Rights are more apparent. Police offices need to provide special facilities such as mediation rooms that are neutral, comfortable, and support the creation of a dialogical atmosphere between the disputing parties. Increasing the number of investigators and managing a more balanced workload will provide space for investigators to consider the discretionary path more seriously without sacrificing work efficiency. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for discretion at the Polres level needs to be adjusted to local socio-cultural characteristics. In Gorontalo, for example, a legal approach that is sensitive to family values and customs must be officially accommodated in work procedures.

The young generation is a group of people aged 15-35 who are passionate about changing the world, creative, and energetic. The young generation is often considered an agent of change who can bring positive changes in society. In the digital era, there is a need for efforts to preserve and develop regional cultural wealth so that it remains relevant and known by the younger generation. Local culture can help young people develop a sense of pride in their identity and cultural heritage. The Sangihe Islands in the north of North Sulawesi Province, on the Indonesia-Philippines border, have a variety of local cultures, ranging from historical relics, folk beliefs, arts, traditional ceremonies, traditions of managing natural resources both sea and land, the Sasahara sea language, and the tradition of going to sea that makes the Sangihe people excellent sailors. Being in the Indonesia-Philippines border area and as a spice trade route since ancient times has opened up for changes in the culture of society. And the current development with modernization that has invaded the cultural resilience of its people has entered the outermost islands such as Sangihe Talaud. The young generation is currently a major player in the digital world. This article raises the issue of the strategy of the young generation in cultural resilience in the digital era. That the young people of Sangihe play a role in elevating their local culture which is threatened with erosion. Their various social media platforms with creative efforts elevate the nature and culture of Sangihe Talaud, and have proven successful in rediscovering local cultural values. Sangihe Talaud with its natural potential and diverse arts and culture can be a social capital in the cultural resilience of Sangihe Regency as the northern gateway to eastern Indonesia, as the front line of the archipelago on the edge of the Pacific.

This Community Service Activity aims to integrate cultural values ​​such as gamelan and keroncong into film works. In addition, to introduce cultural heritage to the younger generation. Activities include training and film screenings. Activities are carried out together with students, divided into several divisions with implementation stages including pre-implementation, implementation and post-implementation. Evaluation of the activity showed an increase in information or insight of 34 points related to script writing, as well as 15 and 13 points of understanding of material related to camera operation and editing. In this activity, the team also made a company profile video that already has Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property. In the future, there needs to be other art and cultural productions through films. Then from the films that have been produced are promoted or introduced more widely using social media.

This research examines the interaction between Paul's understanding of the Kingdom of God and Batak cultural values, especially in the social and spiritual aspects of Batak society. Paul taught that the Kingdom of God is not just a hope for the future, but a reality that is present in the lives of believers through righteousness, peace and joy. present in the lives of believers through righteousness, peace, and joy by the Holy Spirit. by the Holy Spirit. Meanwhile, Batak culture is shaped by principles such as Dalihan Na Tolu, the spirit of gotong royong (marsiadapari), and respect for ancestors, which form the basis of their social and ethical order. their social and ethical order. This research uses a literature study with a theological approach theological approach to examine the harmony and potential tensions between Paul's teachings and Batak customs. and Batak customs. The results of the analysis show that the encounter between the two can create a mutually enriching integration, where Batak customs can be given new meaning by the values of the gospel without losing the meaning of the gospel. given new meaning by gospel values without losing its cultural identity. Practically speaking, this dialogue encourages Batak Christians to apply the values of love, justice and service in the context of the Gospel. love, justice, and service in their cultural context, so that the Kingdom of God can be realised in everyday life that is relevant and down to earth. and down to earth.

Multicultural competence is a crucial aspect for counselors in addressing diverse clients. Multicultural counseling training aims to enhance counselors' understanding of various values, norms, and cultural practices. This research employs a literature review method by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing various academic sources, including books, research journals, and relevant scientific articles published. The findings indicate that this training helps counselors identify personal biases, improve cross-cultural communication skills, and develop more inclusive intervention strategies. A well-structured multicultural counseling approach can enhance the accessibility and quality of mental health services in diverse communities.

The process of Islamization in Sulawesi is an important part of the cultural and religious history of the region. Islamization not only played a role in religious change, but also involved acculturation through strong oral traditions among local communities, such as the Bugis, Makassar, and Mandar. Oral traditions including poetry, fables, proverbs, and traditional rituals were used as the main media for spreading Islamic teachings. With the arrival of Islam in the 15th and 16th centuries, Islamic values ​​were combined with local customs such as siri’ and pangadereng. The role of the nobility and ulama was very important in spreading Islamic teachings through familiar cultural narratives. In addition, traditional performing arts such as kacapi and pakarena became a means of spreading Islamic values ​​in a form that was easily accepted by the community. This article highlights how oral traditions played a role as a tool for Islamization in Sulawesi, as well as the challenges faced in maintaining these traditions in the modern era.

This study aims to find out the social moral values ​​contained in the soro noto cultural tradition in the Jontona village community. The social moral values ​​contained in the cultural tradition will be juxtaposed with the theory of Confucian philosophy. The juxtaposition will be a compass for researchers to find the content of social moral values ​​contained in the soro noto cultural tradition. This study actually uses two methods, namely the interview method and literature review. So far, the researcher's investigation has found that the social moral values ​​contained in the soro noto cultural tradition based on the Confucian philosophy are the values ​​of solidarity, the value of kindness and the value of responsibility. In fact, the values ​​that have been mentioned can be used as life lessons for someone to become more mature in living in a community and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and family in the social environment.

This study aims to analyze the role of local values in the sustainable management of peatlands in Dayun Village, Siak Regency, Riau Province. The research applies a descriptive qualitative method using a normative-empirical approach. Findings indicate that although formal customary law structures are no longer present, local communities continue to apply traditional values in land management. Activities include sustainable watermelon farming, batik training using watermelon leaves, and processing agricultural products into local goods such as juices and watermelon-based snacks. Furthermore, educational tourism initiatives emphasize Malay cultural preservation, environmental awareness, and social revitalization. Community activities such as group exercises, outbound games, forest fire prevention education, and crafts training are led by the local tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis). These reflect a transformation of local values into tangible actions supporting ecological sustainability and community economic growth. The study also highlights the importance of local leadership and external collaboration in implementing these grassroots initiatives successfully.

This paper examines the life struggles of Javed Khan, a second-generation Pakistani immigrant in the United Kingdom in Blinded by Light film. Culturally, as a Pakistani-British, Javed lives in two worlds, i.e., the old world belonging to his parents and his current world, the world he is living in, i.e., the British society and culture. To analyze this topic, the textual content analysis is employed. As for the theoretical framework, Hall’s concept of identity and some works of literature on discrimination are of importance. The result of the analysis shows that Javed’s journey reveals the challenges and pressures of adaptation and acculturation faced by second-generation immigrants in general, illustrating how the tension between intergenerational expectations often creates tension and fosters growth and understanding in a multicultural context. Javed is torn between the values of the home country his father holds and the values of the new country. In addition, the discrimination experienced by Malik Khan’s family reflects the experience of immigrant families in a broader context. The film encourages viewers to reflect on the societal expectations of immigrants to conform to the host society and culture, while also showcasing the importance of individual aspirations and self-expression.  

Feminism is a movement that fights for equality between men and women in all aspects of life, including social, political, and cultural. As one of the most influential media producers, Disney has long been criticized for presenting female characters in traditional and passive roles. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the feminist elements found in the film and how they reflect the development of gender equality values. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data taken directly from the 2025 live-action film Snow White. The analysis is supported by library research and based on Rosemarie Tong’s (2009) feminist theory, which categorizes feminism into eight types. The data is taken from several pictures, dialogues, monologues from Snow White (2025) movie and then analysis done contextually and theoretically. The findings show that the film most strongly reflects liberal feminism (35%), followed by radical and psychoanalytic feminism (24% each), with smaller portions of socialist, existentialist, and ecofeminism. The film presents Snow White not as a passive princess, but as a thoughtful and independent character who questions gender expectations and asserts her own values.

This article explores the contextualisation of Christianity within Chinese culture by examining how Christian worship can embrace local wisdom and cultural values. Contextualisation plays a crucial role in ensuring that the expression of Christian faith remains both theologically sound and cul-turally resonant. In the Chinese context, where ancestral reverence, symbolic traditions, and fami-ly-centered values are deeply embedded, a sensitive and thoughtful approach is required. The study employs a qualitative method through a literature review of theological writings, historical records, and cultural analyses to investigate how Christian theology can engage meaningfully with Chinese traditions. The findings reveal that certain cultural elements—such as ancestor honour, which is central to filial piety; the colour red, symbolising prosperity and joy; and the collectivist view of family—can be reinterpreted within a Christian framework. Ancestor honour, for instance, can be seen not as idol worship but as a celebration of faith heritage and family lineage. The use of tradi-tional music, symbols, and festivals such as Chinese New Year in church services demonstrates that cultural integration is possible without compromising the gospel's core message.Moreover, the emphasis on harmony and extended family in Chinese society parallels the Christian concept of koinonia, or spiritual fellowship. By embracing these cultural values, churches in China can present the Christian faith in ways that are both biblically faithful and culturally meaningful. This research underscores the importance of contextual theology in nurturing indigenous expressions of Chris-tianity that honor both Christ and culture.

Kejatmikaan counseling emerged as a unique approach to counseling practice in Indonesia, based on the teachings of Kyai Samin Surosentiko that integrates social and spiritual values. Within the context of Indonesia's cultural diversity, this counseling system aims to combine international theories with local wisdom. This research explores important elements in Kyai Samin's teachings, including self-management, social awareness, and patterns of human relationships. A hermeneutic qualitative method was used to explore the basic philosophy and key concepts underlying Kejatmikaan counseling. The findings show that this approach does not only focus on solving clients' problems, but also encourages self-development and deeper awareness, resulting in individuals behaving positively in daily life. Therefore, Kejatmikaan counseling is expected to be a model of counseling practice that is harmonious with the cultural values of the community. The results of this study include: (1) Basic philosophy, (2) Main concepts, (3) Objectives of Kejatmikaan counseling, (4) Counseling relationships, (5) Counseling techniques.

Fairy tales are an important part of oral literature that reflects the cultural values and local wisdom of the community that supports them. This study aims to explore the values and meanings of local wisdom in the fairy tale "Mentiko Batuah" , a folk tale from Aceh that is rich in moral messages and cultural symbolism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a hermeneutic approach and content analysis. Data were collected through literature and documentation studies, then analyzed to reveal the cultural messages contained in the narrative structure, characters, conflicts, and symbols in the story. The results of the study show that "Mentiko Batuah" contains various local wisdom values, such as honesty, responsibility, justice, and criticism of greed and betrayal. This story also functions as a medium for character formation and strengthening the cultural identity of the Acehnese people. Thus, this fairy tale not only acts as a means of entertainment, but also as an educational instrument that has relevance in the context of cultural and moral learning. This research is expected to be a contribution to the preservation of oral literature and the development of local cultural literacy studies in Indonesia.