ABSTRACT
This article was carried out to describe two things, namely: 1) to find out what local wisdom values are contained in the Palang Pintu tradition and 2) to find out how the efforts are preserving local wisdom in the Palang Pintu tradition. This research uses the approach of qualitative research with descriptive research type. The primary data sources used in this study were from informants and events or incidents in the field. The secondary data sources in this research are documents. The data collection technique was carried out by using several techniques, namely interviews, observations, and documentations. Data analysis was carried out in several ways, namely, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results obtained include: 1) the values of local wisdom contained in the Palang Pintu tradition are as follows: a) religious values, b) moral values, c) the value of responsibility, d) the value of unity, e) the value of tolerance, f) the value of art, g) the value of the economy; 2) efforts have been made to preserve the values of local wisdom contained in the Palang Pintu tradition, namely actualizing or implementing it in everyday life in society, providing education to children, especially to the younger generation, introducing Betawi culture to immigrant communities or outside the area and make writings related to the Palang Pintu tradition so that the existence of these writings can attract a sense of curiosity and interest in studying Betawi culture, namely the Palang Pintu tradition
