Bima Customary Legal Manuscript As An Inclusive Cultural Heritage in the Framework of Global Discourse
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This study focuses on preserving and interpreting local wisdom in Bima society, emphasizing indigenous legal traditions as integral to global cultural sustainability. Amid modernization and cultural homogenization, this research examines the Bima Customary Legal Manuscript as an inclusive cultural heritage reflecting enduring moral and legal principles that shape communal life while promoting intercultural understanding and social harmony within global cultural discourse. The research aims to analyze the embedded cultural values of the Bima community through the lens of Latini's cultural values theory, which emphasizes the importance of shared humanistic principles in sustaining cultural diversity. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study conducts textual analysis of the manuscript to identify key cultural values and their relevance to contemporary global issues. The study’s samples include the Bima Customary Legal Manuscript, a historical text representing indigenous legal traditions and the Bima community, particularly residents of Nanga Wera Village, Bima Regency, whose cultural practices provide contextual insights into the manuscript’s present relevance. Findings show that the manuscript embodies deeply rooted values such as collective responsibility, justice, and respect for social order, aligning with inclusive cultural paradigms on a global scale. These values contribute to a broader understanding of how local legal traditions can offer meaningful insights into the universal pursuit of equity and coexistence. The study concludes that the Bima Customary Legal Manuscript is not merely a historical artifact but a living cultural document resonating with global discussions on inclusive heritage, legal pluralism, and cultural sustainability. It calls for recognition and preservation of this indigenous legal knowledge as part of global efforts to valorize traditional wisdom amid growing cultural uniformity. The research contributes to cultural sustainability by showing how revitalizing indigenous legal manuscripts can serve as a resource for maintaining cultural continuity, strengthening community identity, and promoting sustainable intercultural coexistence in the global era.
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