Authors : Muhammad Dwi Utomo; Ahda Mulyati; Zaenal Siradjuddin; Khaerunnisa

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14631701

Abstract : The 2018 earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction that struck Palu, Sigi, and Donggala caused significant destruction and profound psychosocial impacts on the local communities. Amid this crisis, the Kaili community—an ethnic group in Sigi—demonstrated a unique response by setting up emergency tents in Doyata, which in the Kaili language refers to the front yard of the house. Instead of evacuating to government- provided shelters, they chose to use Doyata as a temporary evacuation space offering protection within their immediate environment. This decision reflects an emotional attachment to their space and the application of local wisdom in disaster response. This study aims to explore the role of Doyata as a temporary evacuation space and a local knowledge-based disaster mitigation strategy. The research focuses on the social, cultural, architectural, and physical dimensions that influence the use of Doyata in the post-disaster recovery context. A qualitative naturalistic approach was employed to collect data through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and field documentation. Inductive analysis was applied to uncover patterns and meanings in the practice. The findings reveal that Doyata is not just a front yard but a multifunctional space that embodies the emotional and cultural values of the Kaili community. Factors such as land size, kinship relationships, traditions passed down through generations, and architectural elements supporting the space contribute to shaping Doyata as a temporary shelter. In addition to serving as a physical refuge, Doyata also strengthens social solidarity and community independence in the aftermath of the disaster. This study concludes that Doyata holds significant potential as a temporary shelter based on local wisdom, which not only supports the physical resilience of the community but also preserves their dignity and cultural identity. Integrating this concept into disaster mitigation policies could enhance national strategies by fostering more inclusive and locally grounded approaches.

Keywords : Doyata, Temporary Evacuation Space, Kaili Community, Disaster Mitigation.

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