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SUMMARY:O32 - Agricultural Ethnoastronomy in Indonesia: Documenting Tradit
 ional Celestial Knowledge and Exploring Its Educational Relevance
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Aprilia Aprilia ()\nAcross Indonesia\, many communit
 ies have traditionally used celestial objects as seasonal markers to guide
  agricultural activities. These knowledge systems represent valuable examp
 les of indigenous astronomical practices that connect observations of the 
 sky with everyday life. However\, rapid social and technological changes h
 ave contributed to the decline of such traditions\, highlighting the need 
 for systematic documentation and preservation.\nThis study documents the u
 se of celestial objects in agricultural practices in several Indonesian co
 mmunities through a review of ethnographic records and existing studies. T
 he research identifies the celestial objects used as seasonal indicators\,
  their associated agricultural functions\, and the cultural meanings attac
 hed to them. The findings reveal that traditional sky knowledge remains an
  important component of local ecological knowledge and reflects long-term 
 observations of seasonal environmental variations.\nBeyond documenting the
 se traditions\, the study discusses their relevance to astronomy education
  and public engagement. The close connection between celestial observation
 \, local culture\, and agricultural activities offers opportunities to con
 textualize astronomy learning and to promote public appreciation of indige
 nous knowledge systems. This works contributes to ongoing discussions on c
 ultural astronomy and highlights the potential of Indonesian ethnoastronom
 ical knowledge as a resource for future educational and outreach activitie
 s.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/938/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom II
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/938/
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