Getting to know Indonesian Maritime Culture
Getting to know Indonesian Maritime Culture
Maritime culture is an idea, idea, knowledge, values, norms and rules related to the maritime sector and used as a guideline for behavior for the maritime community.
History of maritime culture
Maritime culture is an inseparable part of people’s lives, especially those related to maritime and maritime affairs.
Maritime culture has existed since the 8th century, this is proven by the five relief carvings of sailing boats on the walls of Borobudur Temple.
This proves that maritime culture has developed since the emergence of maritime kingdoms during the Hindu-Buddhist era
What is meant by maritime and maritime culture of the archipelago related to the Hindu-Buddhist period is the culture and traditions of the people of the archipelago which developed from activities and interactions via sea routes.
At this time, the archipelago region had an important role in the global trade network and played a large role in the development of Hindu-Buddhist culture and religion.
The role of maritime culture
The maritime culture of the archipelago is formed from the perspective and identity of the nation, especially in maritime communities.
Maritime culture is closely related to people who live in coastal areas, such as fishermen. Maritime culture among fishermen is still very much felt, especially if the fishermen are still classified as traditional fishermen.
The role of maritime culture includes:
- Shaping the character of maritime society
- Increasing nationalism
- Sustainable management
- Maintaining maritime territorial sovereignty
Shaping the character of maritime society
Maritime culture is shaped by human character which prioritizes thinking and work patterns based on courage, self-confidence, hard work based on intelligence and togetherness.
So, maritime culture also allows people to have a tenacious attitude, hard work, independence, mutual cooperation, respect for differences, and love for the environment.
Increasing nationalism
Indonesia’s identity as a maritime country and a nation that loves maritime can be demonstrated through the orientation of good management of maritime resources.
Maritime cultural values can ultimately create an Indonesian maritime cultural identity, where this identity will increase the spirit of nationalism in maritime communities.
Sustainable management
With awareness of maritime culture, the Indonesian nation has a strong attitude and identity in managing vast and abundant maritime resources for the entire community, including communities in coastal areas.
Maintaining maritime territorial sovereignty
Maritime culture can be used as a tool to defend state sovereignty, especially maritime sovereignty.
Maritime culture can also be a determinant for identifying traditional and non-traditional threats to the security and defense of maritime areas.
