The Anti-Terrorism Batik

October 1st will never be forgotten by people of Indonesia to commemorate ‘Kesaktian Pancasila Day’. Pancasila is proven strong enough to maintain the integrity of the State even though the state often got both internal and external threat. Since this Republic was established, Pancasila has become the base of national life. In addition, October 1st is also celebrated as the ‘batik day’.

For this reason the seminar on anti-terrorism batik and book review written by Aniek Handajani, S.Pd., M.Ed, was held. In the Harun Hadiwijono seminar hall of Duta Wacana Christian University, three keynote speakers such as, Prof. Ir. Sunarru Samsi Haryadi, M.Sc, Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan and Farsijana Adeney-Risakotta Ph.D, were invited. They explained about terrorism which is considered as serious threat to the integrity of national life.

Professor Sunarru described village life character of this country having noble values which are very worthy to be applied. These values grew and developed in local communities and spread from Sabang to Merauke. They were united and bonded in a series of beautiful harmony. The values were shown as in Keujruen Blang in Aceh, Baralek Kapalo Banda in West Sumatra, traditional board of Sasi in Papua, traditional board of Soa in Maluku, traditional ceremony of Negeri Hatu, traditional board of Dalihan Na Tolu in North Sumatra, custom of Wiwitan in Java villages, Tengger tribe in Bromo mountains or Sedulur Sikep – Samin community in Kendeng hills. These values were preserved in the life of Indonesian local communities.

Professor Noorhaidi in his presentation claimed that Indonesia was the best country in the prevention and combating terrorism. United States of America and Europe as well as Malaysia and Singapore have their own bureau to combat terrorism and it is effective in solve dangers of terror. Indonesia did not have such bureau. The situation drove people initiative to combat the danger of terror in their own way. Civil power took part in the prevention and mitigation of terror. It makes Indonesia stronger.

Farsijana revealed that Pancasila was ever used by a regime to pressure society. However, Pancasila should not be used in such way but Pancasila must be used to educate people instead. Today ‘Kesaktian Pancasila’ was slowly felt by the authority. The society was no longer as target of mobilization of political interests. Nowadays people are educated creatively through organizations. They are invited to work and produce something. Through organizations and production, people are convinced that they are able to determine their own future.

Then, what is the relationship between terrorism and batik? Yes, terrorism threatens the integrity of the country while batik makes everyone united in this republic. Aniek as book reviewer explained the concept of handle radicalism that has not been significantly solved so far. She offered cultural way to respond problem of terrorism that had emerged. Batik is one alternative to maintain harmony. She said that batik does not only convey noble values of past teachings, but batik also has economic and educational values. One sheet of batik cloth needs to be done by twenty person. When a batik business was managed seriously it can support many people in this hard life. Through batik, people re-learn the values and ideals. The motives and patterns of batik describe specific teachings about struggle, concern and patience. As an example, motive of Wayang Pandavas tells about goodness will have its own way to gain victory.

We hope in the power of culture to combat terrorism will be embodied in a work, performance and production that support people's life. (YDA).