Comparative Study of Post-Marriage Nationality Of Women in Legal Systems of Different Countries Representation of Educational and Character Values in the Bilingual Children’s Story Book Tumbuk Jagung (Riung Traditional Language- Indonesian) 111 International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding http://ijmmu.com editor@ijmmu.com ISSN 2364-5369 Volume 12, Issue 8 August, 2025 Pages: 111-119 Representation of Educational and Character Values in the Bilingual Children’s Story Book Tumbuk Jagung (Riung Traditional Language-Indonesian)

Author(s): Maria Kristina Meka, Anwar Efendi

Institution: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Category: Articles, IJMMU

Topics: Character Education; Local Wisdom; Cultural Identity; Tumbuk Jagung

Abstract: This study explores the representation of educational and character values in the bilingual children’s storybook Tumbuk Jagung (Rosak Sela) by Benediktus Molo, which uses both Indonesian and the endangered Riung regional language. The research employs a qualitative content analysis method to examine how narrative elements, such as plot, characters, dialogue, and illustrations, convey values including responsibility, hard work, cooperation, empathy, and respect for elders. The study also highlights the integration of local wisdom from the Riung community in East Nusa Tenggara, emphasizing traditional practices like Rosak Sela (collective corn pounding), sustainable use of natural resources, and the preservation of local culinary and architectural elements. In addition to fostering character development, the storybook serves as a strategic tool for revitalizing the Riung language through engaging and emotionally resonant storytelling. The bilingual format promotes language acquisition and cultural identity in young readers, aligning with educational and sociolinguistic principles for minority language preservation. This research underlines the importance of incorporating local language and cultural content into children’s literature to support multilingual education, identity formation, and intergenerational transmission of heritage values.

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