This article aims to describe the internalization of Tallu Batulalikan leadership values in shaping the character of the millennial generation in Lembang Bori Lombongan. This manuscript was prepared based on data sources from a thesis proposal, particularly the problem background, theoretical foundation, conceptual framework, and research method design, and was further enriched with recent literature on local leadership, character education, and local wisdom. Tallu Batulalikan is understood as the collaboration of the three leadership pillars of Torajan society, namely government, religion, and custom. From the perspective of character formation, value internalization takes place through role modeling, social habituation, reinforcement of norms, and youth participation in cultural practices and communal life. The conceptual study shows that the values of kinaa, bida, barani, sugi, and manarang are highly relevant for fostering integrity, responsibility, solidarity, social concern, and awareness of cultural identity among young people. However, this internalization process faces challenges in the form of the influence of globalization, the weakening of intergenerational cultural transmission, the dominance of digital media, and the still suboptimal collaboration among local institutions. Therefore, the internalization of Tallu Batulalikan leadership values needs to be carried out through the synergy of the lembang government, the church, customary leaders, families, and youth communities. This article emphasizes that local leadership based on Torajan wisdom can serve as a strategic foundation for shaping the character of the millennial generation rooted in culture while remaining adaptive to the changing times.
Jandri Paembonan1*, Elisabet Mangera2, Anastasia Baan3 (Wed,) studied this question.