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Commodification and Cultural Resilience in Biologically High-Risk Culinary Tourism: A Case of Lawar Plek in Bali I Gusti Ayu Eka Suwintari; I Made Trisna Semara; Putu Indah Budi Apsari; I Putu David Adi Saputra
Pusaka : Journal of Tourism, Hospitality, Travel and Business Event Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): August-December
Publisher : Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33649/pusaka.v6i2.1108

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This study aims to analyze the resilience strategies of Lawar Plek, a traditional Balinese dish utilizing raw blood, and to explain how its risk-culture paradox is managed within the culinary tourism industry amidst conflicting medical health narratives and the market demand for cultural authenticity. Employing a qualitative case study design, research was conducted in major culinary centers across Gianyar and Badung Regencies. Data were gathered through participant observation, document analysis, and in-depth interviews with purposively selected key informants representing traditional vendors, local consumers, and external stakeholders. Rather than conducting laboratory biomedical testing, this study evaluates the negotiation between community perceptions of cultural authenticity and global biomedical health standards, analyzing how the latter is internalized or resisted by cultural actors. The analysis, guided by commodification and cultural resilience theories, reveals that the resilience of Lawar Plek is driven by a "myth of strength" and masculine identity tied to raw blood consumption. Furthermore, the dish is commodified by blending modernized presentation with its "extreme" culinary nature, appealing to tourists seeking exotic experiences. Ultimately, Lawar Plek serves as a form of cultural resistance against global health standardization. This research contributes to the literature on culinary tourism by providing a framework for how biologically high-risk traditional foods transform perceived risks into unique selling propositions.
Pelatihan English for Interview Sebagai Strategi Penguatan Daya Saing Sumber Daya Manusia Pariwisata di Desa Blahbatuh, Gianyar I Gusti Ayu Eka Suwintari; Putu Eka Wirawan; Anak Agung Istri Putera Widiastiti; Ida Ayu Gayatri Kesumayanthi; I Putu David Adi Saputra; I Gusti Made Pandu Pramesta; Ni Ketut Ari Maylani
Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Abdi Masyarakat Agustus 2026 (ON GOING)
Publisher : Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22334/jam.v6i2.101

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Keterbatasan kemampuan komunikasi Bahasa Inggris professional dan rendahnya  kepercayaan diri dalam menghadapi wawancara kerja menjadi salah satu hambatan calon tenaga kerja lokal untuk memasuki industri hospitality. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan employability skill calon tenaga kerja pariwisata melalui Pelatihan English for Interview berbasis industri hospitality di Desa Blahbatuh, Gianyar. Program dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan partisipatif yang mengintegrasikan English for Specific Purposes (ESP), experiential learning, guided practice, role play, mock interview, dan individual coaching. Peserta dipilih secara purposive berdasarkan minat bekerja pada sektor hospitality, kebutuhan peningkatan kemampuan wawancara Bahasa Inggris, serta kesediaan mengikuti seluruh rangkaian kegiatan. Evaluasi program menggunakan pre-test dan post-test, rubrik performa mock interview, observasi, serta kuesioner evaluasi peserta. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif melalui nilai rata-rata, persentase, dan gain score. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata peserta meningkat dari 58 pada pre-test menjadi 74 pada post-test, atau meningkat sebesar 27,6% (±28%). Selain itu, 76,7% peserta berada pada kategori baik dan sangat baik pada evaluasi mock interview, terutama dalam aspek komunikasi, struktur jawaban, pronunciation, grooming, body language, dan kepercayaan diri. Kebaruan program terletak pada integrasi pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris spesifik hospitality dengan simulasi proses rekrutmen dan coaching individual dalam satu model pelatihan berbasis performa. Program menunjukkan potensi sebagai model penguatan kesiapan kerja masyarakat lokal, meskipun evaluasi masih terbatas pada perubahan kompetensi jangka pendek dan belum mengukur keberhasilan peserta memperoleh pekerjaan setelah pelatihan.
Co-Authors A. A. Ayu Arun Suwi Arianty A.A. Ayu Arun Swi Arianti Adi Saputra, David Agung Ayu Arun Suwi Arianty, Anak Anak Agung Ayu Arun Suwi Arianty Anak Agung Istri Putera Widiastiti Anak Agung Istri Putera Widiastiti Andriani , Dewa Ayu Angelina Hartono Anita Swantari, Anita Antara, Ida Bagus Ketut Soma Arianty , A.A.A Arun Suwi Arianty, A. A. Ayu Arun Suwi Arianty, Anak Agung Ayu Arun Suw Arik Agustina Artadi, I Wayan Dedi Arun Suwi Arianty, A. A. Ayu Astawa, I Komang Jericho Oka Astina, Made Arya Astuti , Ni Luh Gede Sari Dewi Ayu Arun Suwi Arianty Ayu Melistyari Dewi, I Gusti Ayu Suwita Yanti Bagus Ketut Soma Antara, Ida Cahyanti, Ni Komang Novitri Christina Risma Lovieta Danuwangsa, Reyhan Dewi, I Gusti Ayu Melistyari Dika Pranadwipa Koeswiryono, Dika Pranadwipa Dwiki Tresnadi Pande, I Made Effendie, Mahardhika Wijaya Eka Sudarmawan, I Wayan Eka Wulandari, Ni Putu Febianti Febianti Gde Made Nugraha Regita Hadi Purnantara, I Made I Gede Ferry Restiawan I Gede Guna Darmada I Gst Ayu Melistyari Dewi I Gusti Agung Mirah Sanjiwani I Gusti Ayu Melistyari Dewi I Gusti Ayu Melistyari Dewi I Gusti Ayu Melisyari Dewi I Gusti Ketut Purnaya, I Gusti Ketut I Gusti Made Pandu Pramesta I Kadek Ariana, I Kadek I Kadek Rama Putra Satria I Kadek Udiyana Putra I Komang Nataliana I Made Angga Ferdiawan I Made Darsana I Nyoman Sudiarta I Nyoman Sudiarta I Nyoman Sunarta I Putu David Adi Saputra I Putu David Adi Saputra I Wayan Eka Mahendra I Wayan Putra Aditya, I Wayan I Wayan Restu Suarmana, I Wayan Restu I Wayan Sukma Winarya Prabawa Ida Ayu Gayatri Kesumayanthi Ida Ayu Gayatri Kesumayathi Ismail , Deden Jessica Aprilia Jois , Ni Kadek Julia Juwita Sari, Retno Kadek Ayu Ekasani Kadek Feni Aryati Lanovia Amir, Firlie Leni Rosyani Lina Widiastuti Lolo, Stefanny Falia Made Darsana Moh Agus Sutiarso Mukha, I Kadek Muliadiasa, I Ketut Muliadiasa, Ketut Ni Kadek Ayu Mirayani Ni Kadek Yunika Rahayu Ni Ketut Ari Maylani Ni Luh Gde Sari Dewi Astuti Ni Luh Supartini Ni Made Ayu Natih Widhiarini NI MADE AYU SULASMINI . Ni Made Elsa Sugiantari Ni Putu Isha Aprinica Ni Putu Tiya Paristha Ni Wayan Mita Damayanti Nitayani, Komang Tresia Nyoman Surya Wijaya Nyoman Wibawa Saputra Oematan, Nanda Laurensia Pantiyasa, I Wayan Parwati, Komang Shanty Muni Pramana, Made Ananda Ari Prasetya, Putu Wibby Purba, George Michael Carona Purnantara, I Made Hadi Purnaya , I Gusti Ketut Putra , Putu Arya Krisna Adi Putra, I Gede Seadityawan Putra, Kimberley Putri, Ni Luh Putu Indah Amertha Putriningsih, Desak Putu Erlita Putu Eka Wirawan Putu Indah Budi Apsari Putu Ratih Pertiwi Putu Renita Amelia Putri Putu Sabda Jayendra Putu Sri Darmayanti Putu Wibby Prasetya Ramantha, Ngakan Putu Gede Rena Mariani, Ni Wayan Restiawan, I Gede Ferry Rinayanthi, Ni Made Riska Martiantari, Ni Wayan Sanjaya, I Wayan Kiki Saputra , I Putu David Adi Saputra, Enggar Dipayana Dwi Saputra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Oka Saputra, I Made Wira Sari, Ni Kadek Yusnia Purnama Selamet, I Wayan Agus Semara, I Made Trisna Septiawan, I Kadek Yudik Septiyani, Sania Setiawan, I Kadek Doni Shirley Maitri Sintyawati, Ni Wayan Suadnyan, I Wayan Suarmana , I Wayan Restu Sudiarta, Nyoman Suka, Gabriella Debora Ginting Suprapto , I Nyoman Arto Timotius Prastio Tunjungsari, Komang Ratih Vinola Vransisca Sandra Wangsa, I Wayan Kevin Ari Widada, Magdalena Cahyani Priyastika Ningsih Widiastiti , A.A. Istri Putera Yama, I Ketut Satria Yanti, Ni Putu Eka Yudistira Zulfikri Akbar Respati