Dinamika dan Revitalisasi Tradisi Lisan Legenda di Kalimantan Tengah

Oral tradition is an oral habit, which usually tells about traditional cultures intergeneration. In Kalimantan Tengah ‘Central Kalimantan’ (called as KT), the oral tradition is varied with many objectives, such as entertaining or providing suggestions. Therefore, the oral tradition is not so popular for the younger generations. This article aims to analyze the dynamics and revitalization of oral tradition in the form of legends that existed in KT. In collecting the data, two techniques were applied: direct observation, and in-depth interview for obtaining field notes, pictures, and recordings. Ethic and emic approaches were also applied as some texts or documents consisted, related to, and discussed the legends were used. The data of oral traditions show that legends in KT are actually dynamics based on the types of legends and movements of the speakers. The speakers who own the legends also try to revitalize their cultures through education, religion, and social media. This condition implies that oral tradition should be introduced to young generations, not only through formal situations but also through informal ones, such as in the family or community learning which has been and is being conducted by the Balai Bahasa in some Provinces in Indonesia.