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Salai Jin and Environmental Awareness

• Salai Jin = traditional culture from Tidore, North Maluku

• part of local wisdom

• related to belief and spirituality

• shows respect for nature and unseen world

• connection between humans and environment

• teaches balance in life   

• people should not damage nature

• environment has meaning, not just a place to live

• problems:                              

modernization

globalization

young people prefer modern lifestyle

less interest in tradition

lack of understanding

• environmental issues:

environmental changes

loss of traditional values

culture and environment are connected

• solutions:

 education about local culture

introduce tradition in schools

 cultural festivals

  social media promotion

 support from government and community