TEDDUNG E BEDDHIH: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP OF LOCAL WISDOM AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENT MADURA THROUGH CULTURAL ECOLOGY

Teddung E Beddhih is a form of local wisdom in the form of the practice of sleeping on the sand in Sumenep, Madura, which reflects the close relationship between traditions and the geographical conditions of the region. This research employs a cultural ecology approach to identify the core elements of Madurese community culture that have adapted to their natural environment and to describe how the management of natural resources has been integrated into health-promoting traditions. The study was conducted in the Madurese community of Legung Timur village, Sumenep, Madura, using qualitative methods including interviews, observations, and library research. The study aims to explore the local wisdom of Teddung E Beddhih, a traditional practice believed to promote health benefits. It investigates how this tradition reflects the interaction between cultural practices and the coastal environment of the Madurese community. The research reveals that Teddung E Beddhih is deeply intertwined with both the coastal environment and local cultural practices. It demonstrates that the tradition has evolved in response to, and in harmony with, the region's geographical conditions. This study is expected to provide insights into the application of cultural ecology to local wisdom, with Teddung E Beddhih serving as an embodiment of sustainable development