The Role of Keujruen Blang in Management of Wetland Local Wisdom Perspective (Study of Social Reality on the Rice Farmers Mukim Kuala Daya of Jaya sub-district, Aceh Jaya Regency)

Abstract

The purpose of writing this article is to: (1). Describe and analyze the role of Keujruen Blang in Wetland Management

The Crisis of the Agency for Customary Institutions (Keujruen Blang): From the New Order, Reformation to Peace of Aceh

“…Keujruen blang is a traditional institution in Aceh that has a vital role in the agricultural sector as a regulator and manager of paddy field agricultural affairs (Syarifuddin et al, 2020), primarily regulating and coordinating paddy field water management (Yulia et al, 2018), managing cooperation activities, resolving disputes or conflicts between farmers (Fakhrurrazi et al, 2022), ensuring the implementation of traditional activities including one of them is khanduri blang (Salman, 2012). Khanduri blang is one of the traditional activities carried out after harvest and in preparation for the new planting season (Arifin & Manan, 2018).…”

“…Studies on local wisdom, especially on keujruen blang, have been introduced previously and focus on the role of keujruen blang (Syahputra, 2018); (Budi et al, 2019); (Budi & Wardah, 2021); (Syarifuddin et al, 2020), the position and function of keujruen blang (Hakim & Mahmuddin, 2017); (Kiawan, 2017), farmers' perceptions of keujruen blang competence (Ikhsan et al, 2018), the importance of the existence of keujruen blang (Nugroho et al, 2018); (Azis, 2018) and conflict between keujruen blang and the farmers (Fakhrurrazi et al, 2022). Previous studies have provided an important description of how the issues of keujruen blang as a traditional institution or local wisdom are essential to continue to study.…”

“…The Law on Governing Aceh states that there are 13 (thirteen) traditional institutions in Aceh, namely the MAA (Majelis Adat Aceh), ImuemMukim, Imum Chiek, Keuchik, Tuha Peut, Tuha Lapan, Imuem Meunasah, Keujruen Blang, Panglima Laot, Pawang Glee, Peutua Seunebok, Haria Peukan, and Syahbanda. Pangulee Buet Ibadat, Pangulee Hareukat Meugoe (the best human action is worship, and the main source of livelihood is farming), Kaya Meuh Hana Meusampoe, Kaya Pade Meusempurna (rich in gold is not essential, rich in rice yields is a necessary or perfect thing)(Syarifuddin et al, 2020). The two proverbs above show how vital rice and paddy fields are for the people of Aceh and the enthusiasm of the people of Aceh to maintain food security through agriculture.…”