Bajambau as a Pedagogical Resource: Integrating Kampar Local Wisdom into Technology Supported Characted Education
Perawati, M. Nur Mustafa, Mangatur Sinaga, Hermandra

Doctoral Program in Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Abstract

The bajambau tradition is a communal meal ritual practiced by the Kampar community in Riau, Indonesia, preserved across generations through customary events such as weddings, grave visits, balimau kasai, and ninik mamak coronation ceremonies. Despite its cultural significance, the character values embedded within this tradition remain underexplored as formal pedagogical resources, particularly within technology supported learning frameworks. This study aims to describe the bajambau tradition and identify its character values as a foundation for ethnopedagogical integration into digital learning environments. Employing a qualitative descriptive method through observation, interviews, and documentation, the findings reveal that the bajambau procession begins with basisombau, a traditional oral ritual delivered by the lumbago to the ninik mamak before communal eating commences. The tradition embodies values including love for God and truth, responsibility, independence, trustworthiness, and mutual respect across all social strata. A conceptual framework is proposed for contextualizing these values through technology based teaching materials such as digital storytelling, interactive cultural modules, and e-learning content. These findings contribute tu culturally responsive pedagogy and local wisdom integration into technology enhanced learning design, aligned with SDG 4.

Keywords: bajambau tradition- character values- digital learning- ethnopedagogy- Kampar commnunity

Topic: Ethonopedagogy (Local Wisdom, Socio Culture)