Construction of Religious Moderation Patterns among the Ocu Community in Kampar, Riau through the Modernization of Local Cultural Values: A Cultural and Religious Anthropology Perspective

Abstract

This article examines the construction of religious moderation patterns within the Ocu community of Kampar, Riau, through the modernization and internalization of local cultural values, analyzed from the perspectives of cultural and religious anthropology. The findings reveal that the community integrates religious moderation and cultural diversity as fundamental aspects of their daily lives. This is reflected in harmonious interfaith relations and inclusive social interactions across cultural differences. Such practices foster positive experiences of diversity, reinforcing social cohesion and collective resilience. The modernization of local cultural values—facilitated through formal and non-formal education, literacy initiatives, and community interactions—further strengthens the internalization of tolerance, mutual respect, and unity. The Ocu community thus demonstrates that cultural wisdom and local traditions can effectively support the promotion of religious moderation. Their practices provide an important model for other communities in Indonesia, where cultural pluralism remains both a challenge and a source of national strength.