The Role of Local Cultural Heritage in Community Empowerment

The Case of Gentur Lantern in Jambudipa Village, Indonesia

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ID2185135
AutoresAhmad Izudin (0000-0002-8168-9318), M Kholili, Ma’rifatin Indah Kholili (0000-0003-1652-5859), Khotibul Umam (0000-0001-5135-4333)
Año2024
Páginas1-21
Fecha de publicación2024-06-28
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaHeritage & Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2159-032X • E-ISSN: 2159-0338
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/2159032x.2024.2366639
OpenAlexW4400119114
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas75

Ngalogat is a type of pesantren tradition in Indonesia that is increasingly recognized as a local cultural heritage. However, there have been limited studies on the local potentials and assets in Jambudipa Village. This paper aims to explore the transformation of the Ngalogat tradition into new commodities, specifically Gentur lantern crafts, as a contribution to heritage studies. The research utilized a phenomenological approach involving observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that the preservation of Ngalogat as a Gentur lamp commodity is indirectly influenced by religious figures advising students (Santri) living in Jambudipa and promoting the iconic heritage to residents. This has led the local government to initiate One Village One Product program, involving locals in producing Gentur lamps. While the pesantren traditions were once viewed with suspicion during the Dutch colonial regime, the post-independence era has brought hope for preserving local cultural heritage as a national identity and a driver of national development. However, these potentials have not been fully realized as authentic crafts of the people. This study suggests that the government should assist local communities in nominating intangible cultural assets to the World Heritage Committee (WHC) to gain recognition and protection of local identity

Archaeology · Cultural heritage · Empowerment · Geography · Lantern · Political science · Sociology · Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability · Cultural and Artistic Studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

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