<![CDATA[The condition of the traditional art of Lukah Gilo in Nagari Taruang-Taruang was disorganized and threatened with extinction due to modernization and the lack of interest of the younger generation. This situation triggered concerns about the loss of local cultural identity, so that in 2013 the community together with the village government inaugurated the Lukah Gilo Group as a center for preservation activities. This study aims to discuss the history of the establishment of the Lukah Gilo group, its internal dynamics and contributions to the preservation of traditional values, as well as the challenges faced by the group in maintaining the existence of the Lukah Gilo tradition from 2013 to 2025. The research method used is a qualitative method through a descriptive historical approach. In collecting data, researchers carried out various stages, namely heuristics by looking for primary sources, namely the Decree of the Village Head in 2013 as proof of legality, Invitations to Lukah Gilo performances, Rounddown events, then interviews with administrators and members of the Lukah Gilo group. Secondary sources such as books, scientific journals, theses and previous research to ensure the accuracy of historical information. Data analysis techniques are source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The results of this study are the formation of a structured Lukah Gilo group named Mambat (mambangkik batang Tarandam) consisting of 12 people. Appearing at various events in the Taruang-Taruang village and in various regions from 2013 to 2015 and having an impact in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, then the emergence of negative perceptions from some people towards magical elements in the performance, in its development each member of the group has internal dynamics that are responsible for their respective roles and the group faces various challenges such as the decline in interest of the younger generation and the Taruang-Taruang village community, damaged equipment due to lack of updates, competition from other arts and digital technology. This group is still trying to survive so that the Lukah Gilo tradition does not completely disappear until 2025.]]>
