Tradisi Beuma Suku Dayak Kebahan di Desa Topan Kecamatan Kayan Hulu Kabupaten Sintang

Abstract

The farming tradition of the Dayak Kebahan tribe in Typhoon Village is a traditional farming practice carried out by the Dayak Kebahan people in Kayan Hulu District, Sintang Regency. This tradition reflects the close relationship between the Dayak tribe and nature and the cultural heritage passed down from their ancestors. The farming tradition of the Dayak Kebahan involves an annual cycle that includes land preparation, planting, plant maintenance, and harvesting. This process usually involves the participation of community members from different families who work together to prepare and manage their fields. The Dayak Kebahan use a rotational farming system, in which they change the location of their fields after several years of use to allow time for the soil to recover. This practice is carried out to maintain the balance of the ecosystem and ensure the sustainability of food production. In addition, they also combine the use of plants with a system of shade trees that help maintain soil moisture and reduce erosion. Aside from being a source of food, the farming tradition of the Dayak Kebahan tribe also has strong cultural and social values. This practice is an important moment to strengthen the relationship between community members, by helping each other in field preparation, planting, and harvesting activities. Apart from that, this tradition is also an opportunity to preserve the cultural values ​​of the Dayak tribe, such as togetherness, mutual cooperation, and mutual respect.