Seren Taun Tradition and Indigenous Food Security in the Kasepuhan Cisitu Community, Indonesia

Yeni Nuryani; Dwi Sulisworo; Ani Susanti

doi:10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.002324

Authors

Yeni Nuryani
2537082016@webmail.uad.ac.id
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8666-5442
Dwi Sulisworo Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7625-8505
Ani Susanti Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9885-9689

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.pbpsp.002324

Keywords:

Food Security, Indigenous Community, Kasepuhan Cisitu, Local Wisdom, Seren Taun

Abstract

This study examines the role of the Seren Taun traditional ceremony and indigenous customs in maintaining food security among the Kasepuhan Cisitu Indigenous Community in Lebak Regency, Banten, Indonesia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research explores how local wisdom, traditional agricultural practices, and communal values contribute to sustainable food resilience. The findings reveal that the Seren Taun ceremony is not merely a cultural celebration but also a social mechanism that reinforces agricultural sustainability, food storage systems, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and collective responsibility toward food sovereignty. The existence of leuit (traditional rice barns) functions as a symbol and instrument of long-term food security, enabling indigenous households to preserve rice stocks for years without dependence on external markets. Furthermore, the study highlights the integration of cultural values, environmental conservation, and community cooperation in strengthening local resilience against food crises. Government support through irrigation infrastructure is also identified as an important factor in sustaining indigenous agricultural productivity. This study demonstrates that indigenous knowledge systems can provide valuable insights for sustainable food security policies in contemporary society.

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Author Biographies

Yeni Nuryani, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a school supervisor at the Sukabumi City Education Office, West Java, Indonesia. Her professional and academic interests include education, local culture, indigenous knowledge, and community-based learning. Her research explores the relationship between traditional practices, education, and community sustainability. Her current work examines the Seren Taun tradition and its role in supporting indigenous food security within the Kasepuhan Cisitu community in Indonesia through local knowledge and cultural practices. (email: 2537082016@webmail.uad.ac.id).

Dwi Sulisworo, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a Professor and expert in Educational Technology at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), specializing in transformative learning, digital learning innovation, and educational leadership. He leads the Doctoral Program in Education, advocating technology integration in education systems. He has published widely on mobile and online learning, cooperative blended learning, and immersive technologies in teaching and learning. His research emphasizes adaptive, technology-enhanced pedagogies for 21st-century education reform. (email: dwi.sulisworo@uad.ac.id).

Ani Susanti, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a lecturer in the doctoral program at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her academic interests include language education, educational research, and curriculum development. She is actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentoring doctoral students, and has contributed to various scholarly publications that support innovation and quality improvement in higher education. (email: ani.susanti@uad.ac.id).

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