Study of Civic Disposition Based on The Way of Life of Kuta Traditional Society in Keeping The Balance of Nature

摘要

Indonesian citizens who are multicultural have various local wisdoms. Local wisdom becomes a strength to build the character of nation and civilization. One of local wisdom which is kept until now is the way of life of Kuta traditional society in keeping the balance of nature. This study aims to reveal the way of life of Kuta traditional society in keeping the balance of nature so that they can live with nature. It uses qualitative approach which type is case study. The methods of data collection used are literature review, interviews, observation, and documentation. The result of this study indicates: (1) the Kuta traditional society orients to a proverb which says, "plant trees in mountain, plant bamboos in slope of mountain, make valley as pond, and make flat ground as house", in order to avoid the forest damage, water well damage, and human misery; (2) the way of life is implemented in building a house, cultivating, and keeping the forest well; (3) the way of live is inherited by oral tradition and good figure of Kuta villagers.