Muaro Jambi, Indonesia • MAY 21, 2026

Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako: Preserving Tradition in Muaro Jambi

Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako stands as a guardian of heritage, anchoring the next generation in their cultural roots to ensure that ancient wisdom survives the rapid currents of a changing era.

Anjas leading a field lesson for students of Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako in Muaro Jambi

Anjas, the founder of Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako, leads a field lesson in Desa Tebat Patah.

In Tebat Patah Village, students of Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako practice traditional farming to preserve the heritage and habits of their ancestors. Through these daily lessons, they keep their cultural identity strong despite the rapid industrial development reshaping their home.

Students of Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako farming in Muaro Jambi

Students trek toward the field for an outdoor learning session in Tebat Patah.

By touching soil, sowing seeds, and listening to stories from local farmers, children slowly begin to understand where food comes from and how closely human life is tied to the land.

Students collaborate to prepare the land for planting activities.

Environmental Learning and Traditional Farming at Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako

But the landscape around Tebat Patah is slowly changing. Not far from the fields where children learn to plant rice, industrial areas continue to grow. Smoke rising in the distance stands in contrast to the green farmland that has long shaped the lives of local communities.

Students carefully prepare rice seeds for the planting session, learning the basic steps of traditional farming.

A local resident and mentor, dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Jambi’s agrarian society.

Amid this transformation, Ajas and the villagers have become both pioneers and protectors. Through small collective efforts, they try to ensure that the next generation does not grow up disconnected from nature. For them, teaching children about farming is not only about agriculture, but also about memory, identity, and belonging.

Preserving Farming Traditions for the Next Generation

Industrial smoke rises behind the agricultural landscape of Tebat Patah Village, where traditional farming and industrial development now exist side by side.

In a rapidly industrializing environment, Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako becomes more than just an outdoor classroom. It is a way of preserving local knowledge and keeping alive a relationship between children and the land beneath their feet — before that connection slowly disappears.

This photo essay documents environmental learning, rural life, and farming traditions at Sekolah Alam Lubuk Pusako in Tebat Patah Village, Muaro Jambi, Jambi Province, Indonesia.