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Representation of Nature in the Art of “belatik” and Its Implications for Literature Learning

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to explore the meaning of pantun in the “belatik” art of the Jerieng community in Bangka and connect it with the concept of ecocriticism. The focus is to identify representations of ecological concepts, including pollution, wilderness, apocalypse, dwellings, animals, and the earth. The research employed a qualitative approach with ecocritical analysis of data in the form of belatik lyrics, collected through observation and note-taking from live performances, as well as in-depth interviews with belatik artists. The findings reveal that belatik represent five main ecological concepts: pollution, willderness, dwellings, animals, and the earth. These representations are conveyed through natural symbols, references to local flora and fauna, and depictions of the interconnectedness between humans and the environment. The art of belatik serves not only as a form of cultural expression but also as a medium for delivering ecological messages rich in local wisdom. This research underscores the potential of traditional arts as a medium for literary education capable of fostering ecological awareness in society.

Source: Prosiding Konferensi Internasional Kesusasteraan

DOI: 10.68634/kik.v34i.85

Authors: Muhammad Zakiul Fikri, Ernalida Ernalida

Institution: Sriwijaya University

Language: English

Topic: Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Universitas Sriwijaya