STRENGTHENING TRI HITA KARANA-BASED HINDU CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH BALINESE DANCE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENT AT ADI WIDYALAYA SARASWATI KUPANG, EAST NUSA TENGGARA

Abstract

Strengthening national character is a systematic process of shaping personality from an early age so that individuals develop sound moral, ethical, and spiritual values, which can be acquired through formal, informal, and non-formal education. The strengthening of Hindu character among students is not only carried out through formal Hindu religious instruction, but can also be instilled through other subjects and school activities, such as extracurricular programs. Character education is a process of internalizing human values in daily life in order to form individuals who are morally upright, ethical, self-confident, polite, and tolerant toward others. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of Hindu character education based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana through Balinese traditional dance extracurricular activities among students of Adi Widyalaya Saraswati Kupang. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that Balinese traditional dance extracurricular activities are able to internalize the values of Tri Hita Karana, namely Parahyangan, Pawongan, and Palemahan. The implementation of these values is reflected in students’ religious attitudes, harmonious social interactions, and environmental awareness. Therefore, Balinese traditional dance activities play a significant role in strengthening Hindu character education among students in a holistic manner.