Geleng: Bayan Traditional Architecture as The Keeper to Food Security Of The Bayan Traditional Community In North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

This study focuses on the traditional architecture of "geleng" found in the Bayan Traditional Village Area in North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. "Geleng" is a rice barn building that has an important role in supporting food security, especially in the context of traditional rituals that are highly dependent on the availability of rice and sticky rice. Although many traditional buildings have changed according to the times, the "geleng" building is still maintained with its unique shape even though there are slight modifications as a solution to adapt to current conditions. The existence of "geleng" in the Bayan Traditional Village is still maintained and used for its function as a rice barn. The distinctive architecture of the building and the placement of "geleng" in the residential area indicate that the existence of "geleng" is an important part that is inseparable from the traditional housing order of the Bayan Traditional Village community. The local wisdom of the existence of "geleng" in North Lombok has not been widely studied in terms of its function and role, specifically as a form of supporting food security through the preservation of traditional architecture. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the existence and role of “geleng” as an important element in community food security and the sustainability of the village’s agricultural tradition. This study was conducted using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach through field observations, in-depth interviews with “geleng” owners and traditional elders, and documentation studies related to traditional architectural elements. The data collected were in the form of identification of the architectural concepts of the “geleng” building that can support a long-lasting rice storage system and the size categorizations of the rice bundles storage capacity used in calculating and estimating the adequacy of rice supplies for the local community needs within a certain period of time. The conclusions obtained showed that “geleng” buildings in the Bayan Traditional Village with various sizes, shapes, and numbers identified can still function well in maintaining the sustainability of local food security for about four years after two harvest periods.

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