ABSTRACT
This study aims to describe community behavior patterns, strategies and roles of local actors, obstacles faced, and efforts to overcome obstacles in realizing the practice of tolerance in East Java during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. The main subjects of this research are the village government, religious leaders, local communities, and the Department of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports, which are located in three areas of Pancasila Village, namely Balun Village, Turi District, Lamongan Regency; Wonorejo Village, Banyuputih District, Situbondo District; and Sukoreno Village, Umbulsari District, Jember. Data collection procedures were carried out through observations, interviews, and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis was carried out through several stages, namely data reduction to sort and collect data from the field, display data to group similar data, and draw conclusions. The results obtained include: (1) the pattern of community behavior in Pancasila Village is orderly and conducive, (2) the strategy to realize Pancasila Village is obtained through the process of habituation and mainstreaming of tolerance education in schools, thus requiring the involvement of local actors, and (3) the obstacles faced by the community. The problems faced in living a life of tolerance are: (1) the emergence of cynicism in worship, (2) the existence of family conflicts related to religious differences, and (3) limited religious celebration ceremonies. The efforts to overcome these obstacles include: (1) the existence of a dialogue process between village officials and the community and (2) the attitude of the family's openness to accept the decision to change religion.
