Bale Desa and Pawonan Tengger: Reflections on Managerial Order, Sociocultural Integration, and Language Defense Practices

Abstract

Discussions Tengger cannot be separated from a strong tradition rooted in titiluri, one of which is bethek-sinoman at the village hall with a unique pawonan system. This study aims to describe the function, management system, representation of harmony, and role of women and pawon in language preservation. This study uses a folkloristic approach with a field research design that relies on interviews and observations. The result is pawonan system is divided into various types according to its function; ngombe, adang, kelajangan, lauk, and isuh-isuh. It can also be a representation of living together in harmony. Activities in pawon illustrate how easy Tenggerese people are to help others based on the sense of belonging. Uniquely it can also be a way of maintaining regional languages through communicating with each other and exchanging information in an intimate and friendly communication space so that it contributes to the preservation of the local language.