MANIFESTATION OF RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PANCASILA VALUES IN THE "BERSIH DESA" TRADITION OF MUHARRAM MONTH IN BLITAR

The primary objective of this study is to explore the manifestations of religious communities and the implementation of Pancasila values within the "Bersih Desa" tradition during Muharram in Blitar, East Java. This field research was conducted with the residents of Kendalrejo Village, Duren Village, and Jabung Village in the Talun District, Blitar Regency, East Java, who participated in the "Bersih Desa" tradition during Muharram. These villages were chosen as research sites due to the unique characteristics of the "Bersih Desa" tradition in these locales, which are absent elsewhere. The traditional procession engages all governing bodies and village communities, and its execution prominently embodies Pancasila values. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews and documentation techniques. Observational data was obtained from event of the "Bersih Desa". Interviews were held with leaders, religious leaders, or traditional heads from each region, as well as members of the community involved in the tradition. The collected data was subsequently analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. The findings of the study indicate that the "Bersih Desa" tradition during Muharram in the Blitar region serves as a manifestation of a religious community and a means of implementing Pancasila values. These findings encompass (1) the procession of the "Bersih Desa" tradition, (2) the correlation between the "Bersih Desa" tradition and Pancasila values, (3) the unique aspects of Muharram, and (4) restrictions associated with the "Bersih Desa" tradition. Consequently, based on these findings, the primary topic of discussion was determined to be the manifestation of a religious community's presence and the implementation of Pancasila values.