Kartika Darwil, Faraz Ramli, Fitra Nawaz

Melestarikan Budaya Lokal di Tengah Arus Globalisasi Digital

Introduction

Melestarikan budaya lokal di tengah arus globalisasi digital. Jelajahi upaya melestarikan budaya lokal di tengah globalisasi digital. Program ini melatih masyarakat & pemuda untuk mempromosikan warisan budaya melalui platform digital, meningkatkan kesadaran & identitas.

Abstract

The current of digital globalization has a significant impact on societal patterns, including the existence of local cultures that are increasingly marginalized by global culture. This community service project aims to preserve local culture through the adaptive and sustainable use of digital technology. The activities were conducted within a local community using a participatory approach, involving traditional leaders, youth, and cultural practitioners. Methods used included socialization on the importance of cultural preservation, digital literacy training, and mentoring in the creation of local cultural content for social media and digital platforms. The results indicate an increase in public awareness regarding local cultural values and an improvement in participants' ability to document and promote regional culture through digital media. Furthermore, the younger generation demonstrated high enthusiasm for packaging local culture creatively and relevantly to modern times. This program also encouraged the creation of digital spaces as a means of cultural education and promotion that is widely accessible. Thus, the utilization of digital technology is not only a challenge but also a strategic opportunity to maintain the sustainability of local culture amidst rapid globalization. This service activity is expected to serve as a model for strengthening local cultural identity that can adapt to technological developments and provide a real contribution to the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage.

Review

The submission "Melestarikan Budaya Lokal di Tengah Arus Globalisasi Digital" (Preserving Local Culture Amidst the Flow of Digital Globalization) addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue in contemporary society: the challenge of maintaining local cultural identity in the face of pervasive digital globalization. The abstract clearly articulates the problem of local cultures being marginalized by global influences and proposes a proactive, adaptive solution through the strategic integration of digital technology. This project's focus on transforming a perceived threat into a strategic opportunity for cultural preservation is commendable and immediately highlights its relevance to both cultural studies and community development, making a strong case for its timely contribution. The methodology employed, characterized by a participatory approach involving traditional leaders, youth, and cultural practitioners, is robust and appropriate for community-based interventions. The activities described—including socialization on cultural importance, digital literacy training, and mentoring in content creation for social media—are practical and directly target the identified needs for awareness and skill development. The reported results are encouraging, indicating a successful increase in public awareness, improved digital documentation and promotion capabilities, and notably, high enthusiasm among the younger generation for creative cultural packaging. This demonstrates the project's effectiveness in empowering communities to leverage digital platforms as viable spaces for cultural education and promotion, thereby validating its core premise that digital tools can be powerful allies in preservation efforts. Overall, this community service project offers a valuable model for strengthening local cultural identity through technological adaptation. Its strength lies in its practical application and the demonstrated positive outcomes, particularly in fostering intergenerational engagement and digital empowerment. While the abstract effectively outlines the intervention and its immediate successes, future publications could benefit from elaborating on the specific digital platforms utilized, the challenges encountered during implementation, and quantitative metrics for long-term impact assessment. Nevertheless, this work provides a compelling case for the role of digital innovation in cultural sustainability and represents a significant contribution to the discourse on preserving national heritage in an increasingly interconnected world.

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