Jhonson Pardosi, Ilham Mirzaya Putra, Binur Pretty

Exploration and Existence of Local Wisdom as An Effort to Build Sustainable Tourism in Samosir Regency

Introduction

Exploration and existence of local wisdom as an effort to build sustainable tourism in samosir regency. Discover how local wisdom drives sustainable tourism in Samosir Regency. This study explores community engagement and cultural heritage for development efforts.

Abstract

The development of tourist villages aims to engage the community in the management of tourist destinations and improve their standard of living. The participation of the community, the authentic character of natural attractions, socio-cultural life, and the environment, referred to as local wisdom, provide opportunities for sustainable tourism development. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the interest of the local community in developing attractions, amenities, and tourist accessibility that are complex, flexible, and based on local wisdom, which is a key aspect of tourism development. One of the tourist villages that has diverse local wisdom is Samosir. This study aims to explore and understand the existence of local wisdom found in attractions as strategies for sustainable tourism development. This research is a descriptive-evaluative study with a qualitative approach. Data collection methods in the study were conducted through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Interviews were conducted with informants sequentially and using snowball sampling. Data analysis was carried out step by step, starting from data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Group discussions, triangulation of techniques, and sources were conducted to ensure data credibility. The results of the study indicate a number of local wisdom in the form of attractions that are very rare or even never done. Some cultural heritage is even in an unmaintained condition. The research emphasizes the necessity of increasing local community interest in developing attractions that are multifaceted and rooted in local wisdom. This approach is deemed essential for sustainable tourism development.

Review

The paper "Exploration and Existence of Local Wisdom as An Effort to Build Sustainable Tourism in Samosir Regency" tackles a highly relevant and pressing topic in contemporary tourism studies: the integration of local wisdom into sustainable tourism development. The abstract clearly outlines the study's objective to explore and understand the existence of local wisdom within attractions in Samosir, framing this as a crucial strategy for fostering sustainable tourism. The foundational premise, emphasizing community participation and the authentic character of socio-cultural life and the environment, resonates strongly with current paradigms in responsible tourism, making the focus on Samosir's diverse local wisdom a promising and timely investigation. The methodological approach described appears robust and appropriate for the qualitative nature of the research questions. A descriptive-evaluative study employing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation is well-suited to uncover the nuances of local wisdom and community engagement. The inclusion of methodological safeguards such as snowball sampling, sequential data analysis (reduction, display, conclusion drawing), and credibility checks through group discussions and triangulation of techniques and sources demonstrates a commendable commitment to rigor in data collection and analysis. This solid methodological framework positions the study to yield valuable insights into the specified context. While the study's aims and methods are commendable, the abstract's articulation of results presents an opportunity for deeper elaboration within the full paper. The finding that "a number of local wisdom in the form of attractions that are very rare or even never done" and that "some cultural heritage is even in an unmaintained condition" is a critical, albeit concerning, insight. However, the abstract's concluding emphasis on the "necessity of increasing local community interest" could be strengthened by detailing *how* this interest can be effectively stimulated to address the specific challenges of rarity and disrepair identified. Further discussion on the underlying reasons for these conditions, and concrete, context-specific mechanisms or policy implications derived directly from the Samosir case, would significantly enhance the paper's practical utility and scholarly contribution beyond a general recommendation.

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