The Tradition of the Serahen Ku Tengku Guru Procession in Strengthening Inclusive Democracy in Acehnese Education

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of preserving local wisdom as a basis for character development and inclusive democracy in the Central Aceh educational community through the Serahen Ku Tengku Guru traditional tradition. The purpose of this research is to understand how this traditional procession plays a role and transforms as a mechanism for inclusive democracy while encouraging social participation in education in Aceh. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study involving in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation with various stakeholders such as teachers, parents, community leaders, and education officials. The results of the study indicate that the Serahen Ku Tengku Guru procession is effective in strengthening the values ​​of inclusive democracy in the form of active participation, mutual cooperation, respect for diversity, and social responsibility in education, as well as being a medium that strengthens communication and social networks in the educational community. The implications of this research are the importance of formally integrating this traditional procession into the education system and policy support from the government and traditional institutions so that this tradition can be sustainable and remain relevant in the context of modern education that is inclusive and socially just.