Made Ayu Anggreni, Hafid Abbas, Nurbiana Dhieni
The main problem discussed in this study was the low ability to use the Balinese regional language in early childhood, seeing that the gending rare tradition is rarely sung. One of the reasons for this condition is that the introduction to regional languages is less attractive, parents taught a lot of daily Indonesian vocabulary at home. The purpose of this paper was to examine the cultural literacy of early childhood in the Buleleng area and the impact of the cultural literacy approach in improving Balinese language skills. Qualitative research was applied through an ethnographic approach with methods and preliminary studies conducted through observation, video document studies, interviews, questionnaires and reflective journals. The participants encompassed two children aged 5-8 years, parents, the teacher, the principal and school staff. The results of the use of regional languages can be seen in children's interactions and behavior with older people and peers, through songs, games, greetings. Children were more familiar with manners, polite behavior in speaking, collaborating, speaking the local language that follows local culture in everyday life. Love and preserve the local language or mother tongue. © 2026 Author(s).
Early Childhood Education Postgraduate, Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia; Postgraduate Education Management, Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
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