RESUMO
The patterns, dyes, and meanings/ values of Sasirangan in Banjarmasin contribute significantly to biology education at all levels. However, no data regarding the attitudes, knowledge, and understanding of students regarding the existence of Sasirangan have been found to date. This study aimed to examine attitudes, knowledge, and understanding of high school students in Banjarmasin regarding the existence of Sasirangan. This study employed a survey involving 256 high school students in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The instrument has two aspects: the knowledge and understanding aspect has nine items, while the attitude aspect has eight. The data were analyzed using percentage-based descriptive statistics. There were 100% of the students that were aware of the existence of Sasirangan, but they did not have a clear understanding of its pattern, coloring, or value. Moreover, high school students in the city of Banjarmasin expressed pride in the existence of Sasirangan as a superior product of South Kalimantan, and the majority stated that Sasirangan must be preserved.
