Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Moral Dalam Kesenian Randai Sebagai Upaya Pendidikan Kultural di Kalangan Remaja

Abstract

This study examine the process of moral value internalization through randai, a traditional Minangkabau performance art, as a strategy for cultural education among adolescents. Randai combines elements of dance, drama, music, and martial arts, and is rich in moral messages delivered through folk narratives. In the context of character education, randai has the potential to serve as a contextual, participatory, and reflective learning medium. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation at several art studios in West Sumatra. The research subjects include youth participants, randai instructors, and cultural figures. Findings indicate that values such as honesty, responsibility, cooperation, discipline, empathy, and spirituality are internalized naturally through direct engagement in practice and performance. The stories performed, rooted in Minangkabau folklore, convey moral lessons through symbols, characters, and conflicts relevant to adolescent life. Moreover, involvement in randai strengthens cultural identity and pride in ancestral heritage. The internalization process occurs holistically, integrating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects, and is reinforced by social relationships within the artistic community. This study concludes that randai can be an effective local-culture-based strategy for character education, fostering adolescents to be morally grounded, culturally aware, and ethically responsible. These findings are relevant for integration into more inclusive and context-based educational systems