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| Psychology students from UMM are currently inventing batik together with elementary school students |
Currently, many young people are returning to delve into batik and can interpret the meaning of patterns in batik. Based on this knowledge, a team of psychology students from Muhammadiyah University of Malang (UMM) held an inventing batik agenda with the students of SDN 2 Poncokusumo. The agenda, held from January 19 to February 17, 2024, is also their effort towards self-efficacy, motivation, and creativity through the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5).
Ayra Alaila Putri Afandy, the team coordinator, explained that the batik being taught is a typical batik from the village of Poncokusumo, which was just created last year. With this, the children being taught can get to know and continue the knowledge and skills of creating batik. Moreover, they are the future generation.
"We are very amazed by the appreciation and cooperation shown by the villagers. This batik is not just any batik, but it has philosophy and prayers in every pattern," she said.
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There are several patterns taught on this agenda. One of them is a triangle shape representing the village of Poncokusumo, which is located at the foot of Mount Semeru. Then there is also a pattern in the shape of a garuda (mythological bird), which symbolizes the inspiration of the Garuda Pancasila. In addition, the abundance of flowers growing in the village of Poncokusumo is also immortalized in the pattern of the "wijaya kusuma" flower.
"Especially considering the beliefs of the villagers about the wijaya kusuma flower. The flower grows abundantly thanks to the water flowing from the foot of Mount Semeru directly to the village. This flower is also believed to bring good luck to those who nurture or see it," she added.
The elementary school children are taught batik using the cap method because of its ease of implementation. Moreover, all the equipment is neatly available at the village office, making it easier for their group to carry out the program.
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On the other hand, the village and school authorities are very enthusiastic about the activities provided to the students. According to them, batik-making activities in this era are starting to fade. This has resulted in fewer future generations knowing and understanding their own culture, including batik. "With this program, I hope that teachers can implement it as a learning medium; as a result, students do not learn monotonous things," said Samsul Muliyo, the village head. (ri/wil/fajr)
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