International Journal of Research and Review Vol. 10; Issue: 6; June 2023 Website: www.ijrrjournal.com Research Paper E-ISSN: 2349-9788; P-ISSN: 2454-2237 International Journal of Research and Review (ijrrjournal.com) 76 Volume 10; Issue: 6; June 2023 The Implementation of Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile’s Local Wisdom Theme in the Merdeka Curriculum in Elementary School Asmirinda Resa 1 , Hamdan Tri Atmaja 2 , Deni Setiawan 3 , Farid Ahmadi 4 1,2,3,4 Department of Primary Education, Postgraduate School, Semarang State University, Semarang City, Central Java, Indonesia Corresponding Author: Asmirinda Resa DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230611 ABSTRACT This research aims to provide an in-depth discussion of the Implementation of Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile's Local Wisdom Themes in the Independent Curriculum in Elementary Schools. This study employs qualitative phenomenology and symbolic interactionism methods to deepen understanding of the implementation of the project to strengthen the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme. Data collection techniques used include interviews, observations, and documentation of the implementation of the local wisdom project. The results of this research indicate that: 1) The implementation of the project to strengthen the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme follows stages of planning, introduction, contextualization, action, reflection, and follow- up. The implementation stages enable students to recognize local wisdom knowledge through the process of each stage, rather than focusing solely on the final outcome. 2) Teachers attribute significance to the local wisdom project as a good and innovative practice in achieving the Pancasila student profile, leading to positive changes in students' social attitudes after project-based learning. 3) In the execution of the project, the school actively contributes to fulfilling the needs of the project activities, including infrastructure, resources, and the requirements of teachers and students, in the implementation of strengthening the Pancasila student profile with a local wisdom theme in elementary schools. Keywords: Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile's, Local wisdom, Elementary School, Independent Curriculum INTRODUCTION Basic education as the foundation for implementing character education faces various issues. Yasinta et al., (2022) revealed that character problems among elementary school children are quite complex, particularly in terms of nationalism, cultural understanding, and respect for other cultures. Rajest & Suresh, (2018) stated that character issues can lead to changes in children's mindset, such as individualism, which tends to make children selfish and indifferent towards others. Suprapto et al., (2021) highlighted that children nowadays are starting to forget their local culture and wisdom, being more familiar with fast food than local cuisine, and adopting the lifestyle and culture of other countries. Various negative phenomena that have a destructive impact on children's education need to be anticipated by building their character based on local wisdom principles. Developing the character of the next generation involves equipping them not only with professionalism and skills for future challenges (the era of Industry 4.0) but also grounding them in the cultural and religious values of Indonesian society that influence them (4) This condition is relevant