Revitalisasi Budaya Lokal: Buku Pintar 4 Bahasa Sebagai Upaya Mempertahankan Bahasa Asli Toraja

Abstract

The Torajan language is a significant facet of Indonesian native culture and a valuable component of the country's linguistic variety. The Torajan language is a significant facet of Indonesian native culture and a valuable component of the country's linguistic variety. The Torajan language is a significant facet of Indonesian native culture and a valuable component of the country's linguistic variety. Regrettably, there is a decline in speaking the Torajan language, which is particularly observed amongst young children. This investigation was conducted in Salubarani Village, Gandangbatu Sillanan Sub-district, Tana Toraja Regency. This situation is currently a pervasive issue in the village. The author initiated the revitalization of the Toraja language, a local dialect, and produced the 4 Language Smart Book, which contains English, Arabic, Indonesian, and Toraja vocabulary. This effort led to the revitalization of the local language. The author initiated the revitalization of the Toraja language, a local dialect, and produced the 4 Language Smart Book, which contains English, Arabic, Indonesian, and Toraja vocabulary. The CBPR (community-based Based Participatory Research) service methodology was employed, with MI Negeri 2 Tana Toraja and the Salubarani Village community as partners. This study underwent various stages, including observation, book preparation, socialization, and evaluation. The implementation of the 4-Language Smart Book has garnered favorable comments from both educators and children. The book's emphasis merits appreciation.