Building the PancaGlokal Generation: Synergizing Competence in Pancacuriga and Pancaniti Thinking toward Pancawaluya in Contemporary Sundanese Culture within 21st-Century Intercultural Communication and Post-SDGs 2030 Contex

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Author                                                            Asep Rohmandar                                          rasep7029@gmail.com/  rohmandarasep54@gmail.com                    Sundaland Reasechers Society and Masyarakat Peneliti Sunda Nusantara, Indonesia.                                                                                                                                Abstract                                                                                                                                    As the world transitions into the post-SDGs 2030 era, global society faces new challenges: identity crises, digital inequality, and ecological-cultural transformation. Within this shifting landscape, Sundanese culture offers an alternative paradigm through the concept of PancaGlokal—a synthesis of Pancacuriga (multidimensional critical awareness), Pancaniti (ethical wisdom), and Pancawaluya (holistic well-being). This article explores how the PancaGlokal framework can serve as a model for education and intercultural communication in the 21st century. By integrating local Sundanese wisdom with global competence, this study argues that PancaGlokal represents a glocal strategy for cultivating ethical, reflective, and sustainable global citizens.

Keywords: PancaGlokal, intercultural communication, Sundanese culture, post-SDGs 2030, character education, glocalization                                                                                                                    Introduction

Globalization in the 21st century demands intercultural competence grounded in local values. The emerging Beyond SDGs 2030 framework emphasizes inclusive and spiritual well-being (UNDP, 2023). Yet, the homogenization of lifestyles and values in the global arena often erodes local cultural identities. In the Sundanese context, this has led to what can be called a crisis of wisdom—a disconnection between modern identity and traditional meaning in the digital age.

Sundanese philosophy, centered on the balance of cipta (mind), rasa (emotion), and karsa (will), provides a foundation for the PancaGlokal model: thinking critically (Pancacuriga), acting wisely (Pancaniti), and living sustainably (Pancawaluya). This model is not merely a cultural revival but an adaptive strategy for intercultural communication and human development beyond the SDGs.

As Hall (1997) asserts, “Cultural identity is not a fixed essence, but a positioning.” Therefore, Sundanese identity must be repositioned as a dynamic cultural resource—locally rooted yet globally connected.                                                                                                                 Theoretical Framework: Integrating Sundanese Values and Intercultural Communication

1. Pancacuriga and Critical Intercultural Awareness

Pancacuriga—the five dimensions of reflective awareness in Sundanese thought—forms the basis of intercultural critical awareness (Byram, 1997):

1. Curiga kana diri – self-awareness and empathy toward difference.
2. Curiga kana waktu – historical and temporal consciousness.
3. Curiga kana batur – social and relational sensitivity.
4. Curiga kana alam – ecological consciousness and sustainability.
5. Curiga kana Gusti – spiritual awareness and moral responsibility.

This multidimensional framework aligns with Ting-Toomey’s (2015) concept of intercultural mindfulness, which integrates cognitive, affective, and ethical balance in cross-cultural encounters. In this sense, Pancacuriga trains individuals to navigate complexity with empathy, discernment, and humility—skills crucial in global communication.             

                                                                                          Figure 1 : Value Glocal                                                                                            2. Pancaniti as Global Ethical Dialogue

Pancaniti represents five ethical principles of Sundanese wisdom: niti diri (self-control), niti rasa (emotional sensitivity), niti basa (ethical communication), niti karya (responsible work), and niti nagara (social service).

These correspond to Deardorff’s (2006) Intercultural Competence Pyramid Model, where respect, openness, and empathy form the base of ethical global dialogue. In the digital era, niti basa (the ethics of speech) becomes central to online intercultural communication.

        Figure 2 : Sunda Glocal collaboration                                                                               A Sundanese proverb states, “Caina hérang, laukna beunang; basa lemes, haté menang”—“Clear water catches fish; gentle speech wins hearts.” This wisdom highlights the ethical foundation of communication as a bridge for global understanding and peacebuilding.                                                                                         3. Pancawaluya and the Post-SDGs Vision of Well-being

Pancawaluya—the five dimensions of holistic well-being (self, mind, society, nature, and spirit)—resonates with UNESCO’s Futures of Education Report (2021), which envisions education that balances personal, social, and ecological dimensions of human flourishing.

This framework also parallels the OECD’s Beyond GDP initiative (2022), emphasizing non-material dimensions of progress. In this sense, Pancawaluya provides a local epistemology for well-being beyond GDP, linking moral and ecological harmony with human development.                                                                                               Conceptual Methodology

This study employs a cultural hermeneutics approach—interpreting local values in global contexts through reflective and analytical synthesis. The PancaGlokal Spiral Model is proposed to visualize the dynamic interrelation between Pancacuriga, Pancaniti, and Pancawaluya, showing how critical awareness evolves into ethical action and collective well-being.                                                                                                                                     The PancaGlokal Spiral Model

The spiral model illustrates an upward movement of cultural evolution through three interactive layers:

1. Base Layer – Pancacuriga: Cultivation of critical and reflexive consciousness.
2. Middle Layer – Pancaniti: Development of ethical intelligence and cultural empathy.
3. Top Layer – Pancawaluya: Realization of holistic well-being and harmony.
4. Core – PancaGlokal: Integration of local wisdom with global adaptability.

This spiral represents continuous growth—rooted in local tradition yet evolving toward global harmony—mirroring the Sundanese principle “ngalindur tapi henteu leungit” (to transform without losing essence).           

figure 3 :                                                    Spiral Pancacuriga, Pancaniti and pancawaluya                                                                                                             Discussion: Application in Education and Intercultural Communication

1. Glocal Education

• Embed Sundanese local wisdom in global literacy curricula.
• Foster multilingual education (Sundanese–Indonesian–English) to strengthen cultural identity and communication competence.

2. Digital Intercultural Communication

• Digitize and promote Sundanese values through social media, film, and virtual heritage.
• Implement digital ethics based on niti basa—respectful and truthful speech in online discourse.
  

Figure 4 :                                        model spiral PancaGlokal                                                                                             3. Cultural Diplomacy in the Post-SDGs Era

• Position Sundanese culture as a model for peaceful cultural diplomacy in ASEAN and global networks.
• Launch PancaGlokal Cultural Exchange Programs to share universal Sundanese values such as silih asah, silih asih, silih asuh (mutual learning, compassion, and care).                                                                                                                         

 Challenges and Opportunities                                                                                           The dominance of global cultural uniformity threatens local diversity, yet as Robertson (1995) suggests, glocalization empowers local cultures to become global actors. The PancaGlokal approach enables the Sundanese to participate in global dialogues not as passive recipients but as cultural contributors—offering an ethical-spiritual foundation for sustainable human coexistence. Figure 5 :Circular–Diamond Hybrid

This positions the PancaGlokal Generation as cultural peacebuilders who translate local wisdom into global language, supporting intercultural empathy and ecological balance beyond 2030.                                                                           Conclusion

The PancaGlokal paradigm embodies a transformative model for intercultural competence and cultural sustainability in the 21st century. The synergy of Pancacuriga, Pancaniti, and Pancawaluya generates an ethical and reflective human development framework, deeply rooted in Sundanese cultural philosophy yet globally applicable.

Within the Beyond SDGs 2030 vision, PancaGlokal redefines human progress as the balance between knowledge, ethics, and spirituality. As the Sundanese wisdom says: “Ngindung ka waktu, mibapa ka jaman”—adapt to time without losing one’s essence.                                                                                                                     References

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