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Ngendau is an oral tradition of the Dayak Kenyah tribe in East Kalimantan. Ngendau a poem sung in hymns or together between men and women and accompanied by sapeq instruments and dances. Ngendau is held when there is a traditional harvest ceremony (Ajau) as well as a casual event or gathering together (Pamung Tawai). Ngendau represents a harmonious and peaceful life in the Kenyah community. This study aims to describe the form of peace in the Dayak Kenyah community in the Ngendau oral tradition as part of the local wisdom of the community. This research method uses a type of qualitative research with ethnographic methods. The technique of collecting data in the form of observation, interviews, records, and notes. Data analysis techniques use interpretation techniques. The results of this study indicate that the form of peace in the Dayak Kenyah community in the Ngendau oral tradition includes: harmony, comfort, loyalty, and kindness. The results obtained in this study are expected to be used as a foundation for the life of the Dayak Kenyah community through the oral tradition of Ngendau and the preservation of it is traditions.