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Nature has charm and beauty that can become a tourist attraction. However, nature must be preserved so that its charm remains maintained. For this reason, everyone needs to be aware of preserving nature. Awareness of preserving nature and the environment already exists in society and in some areas, it has even become a distinctive tradition. We introduce some of these traditions to you. The first one is the Ruwat Laut Tradition, which has become a tradition for coastal communities. Initially, it was held by many people on the coast of Java and then spread to the island of Sumatra. Basically, this tradition is an expression of gratitude to God who has given blessings of the sea as well as a request for protection from God. This tradition begins with a prayer led by a religious leader and followed by the release of a buffalo head which is previously slaughtered following the religious procedures and placed on a decorated boat.

There is also a Paca Goya tradition in Kalaodi village, Tidore. Paca means cleansing while Goya means a sacred place. Conceptually, the Paca Goya tradition is a traditional ritual in a sacred location for the safety of the children and grandchildren of Kalaodi residents and is traditionally carried out to make peace and friendship with the surrounding nature. This tradition has been done for generations after the big harvest season. This tradition is also an effort by Kalaodi residents not to damage and take excess from nature. This commitment is held firmly through an oath called Bobeto, which means "Whoever destroys nature, nature will destroy."

The people of Maluku and Papua know the Sasi tradition, or in local terms, it means prohibition. The Sasi tradition is a prohibition on harvesting or taking certain natural resources in customary areas for some time. This tradition can be done on land or at sea. On land, the Sasi tradition is carried out to prohibit people from harvesting certain garden products. At sea, harvesting is prohibited for certain types of fish. This tradition is an effort to protect the ecosystem and population so that they are not damaged or depleted.