Rekontekstualisasi Kaba Cinduo Mato sebagai Sumber Literasi Naratif Mitigasi Bencana pada Masyarakat Minangkabau di Tapanuli Selatan

Abstract

This study aims to describe the forms of recontextualizing Kaba Cindua Mato as a source of narrative literacy for disaster mitigation among the Minangkabau community in South Tapanuli, identify relevant narrative values, and explain its potential for developing local literature-based education. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using textual analysis and literature review. The primary source is Cindua Mato, written by Syamsuddin St. Radjo Endah, translated by Yulia Fitrina, and published by the Language Office of West Sumatra Province in 2021. The analysis identifies narrative elements, including characters, plot, conflicts, actions, decisions, and messages, and interprets their relevance to disaster mitigation education. The findings identify four forms of recontextualization: reinterpretation of narrative elements; mapping narrative values onto the pre-disaster, emergency-response, and post-disaster phases; using story episodes as stimuli for learning; and drawing on the Minangkabau philosophy of alam takambang jadi guru as a supporting cultural context. Five narrative values are identified: vigilance, leadership and responsibility, cooperation and mutual assistance, mental resilience, and social concern. The contribution of this study lies in developing an interpretive framework that connects narrative values with disaster mitigation literacy while distinguishing textual meaning from the researcher’s educational interpretation. The analysis highlights the potential of local literature as a culturally contextualized resource for disaster education. However, the mapping represents an educational interpretation and does not demonstrate improvements in community understanding or the effectiveness of educational activities