The Arus Kualan Traditional School, established under the Arus Kualan Foundation in 2014, is a non-formal education institution located in Simpang Hulu, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. This school, known as Sakolah Adat, aims to teach traditional knowledge and values to the younger generation by integrating modern and traditional wisdom. It combines art, science, and technology with a DIY (do-it-yourself) and DIWO (do-it-with-others) spirit.
The school encourages the younger generation to preserve traditional music and instruments, vital assets of indigenous peoples. Importantly, it emphasises maintaining social-ecological resilience by fostering a deep connection between the community and their environment, ensuring that cultural heritage and natural ecosystems are preserved and celebrated together.
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