Traditional knowledges of local wisdom of Aga Tenganan Pegringsingan Bali about environmental conservation and sanitation

Abstract

The aim of this research is to study about environmental conservation of Aga Tenganan ethnic group in Desa Pakraman Tenganan Pegringsingan Karangasem Bali. Qualitative descriptive method is carried out in this research. Field observation is done and fifteen respondents including children and adults is selected in this study. Data is collected from questionnaire and interview from respondents. Based on data collected from 15 respondents shows that environmental science education is taught by eldery people (80%) and parents (76%). However, the rubbish and wastes produced by people activities needs more attention. The findings of field study shows that Aga Tenganan are still maintaining their local tradition. It shows with the presence their social practices in meeting places such as bale banjar, bale wantilan and bale subak; awig-awig as a tradition rules; local tradition ceremony Mekare kare related to environment; and forest preservation. High attention of local people in environmental conservation is supported by their environmental science education background.