Lomban Traditions and Preservation of the Marine Environment in Jepara

¹ Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
² Faculty of Language and Culture, University of 17 August 1945, Semarang, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: alamsyah.fib@live.undip.ac.id

Abstract

Lomban is a tradition of the Jepara people in which is carried out one week after Eid al-Fitr. Lomban is a party of fishing communities in the form of sea alms, which is now supported by the people of Jepara and outside Jepara. The center of the competition is located at Kartini Beach. This competition activity is related to the environment and marine conservation, especially in protecting the environment. The existence of the lomban tradition shows the continuity of fish living in the sea and the harmony between the marine environment, humans, and God. The lomban tradition in which there is a buffalo head larungan shows the concern of fishermen, community members, and local governments for the marine environment. With this tradition, there is an awareness that in taking fish in the sea and the natural wealth of the sea must pay attention to the survival of marine life. The marine economy taken must pay attention to the conditions of the marine environment and not damage the sea. Through the efforts of the lomban tradition, it is hoped that environmental conservation will be well maintained. Keywords: Lomban, preservation, environment, sea, Jepara.