Actualization of Javanese Philosophical Concepts: Arts and Culture Preservation through Gotong Royong in Tutup Ngisor, Central Java

Each ethnic region in the country has a characteristic in thinking and acting associated with the local values of each region. This characteristic is seen from the efforts in resolving the complexity of problems of life faced by ethnic communities. This effort is inseparable from the role of life or philosophical view which becomes the object of the community in resolving problems collectively. This research focuses on the study of philosophy informing the spirit and tradition of gotong-royong by the residents in Tutup Ngisor, Magelang Regency, Central Java, as well as the development conception of gotong-royong in that region. Gotong-royong activities in this region are managed by Padepokan Tjipto Budoyo dan Komunitas Lima Gunung in developing the tradition and art culture of Java. The research conducted is a literary research and field research in the form of gotong-royong activities based on local wisdom in Central Java.