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Community-Based Tourism Development and Commodificiation in Sarugo Tourism Village Ermayanti, Ermayanti; Rahman, Fajri; Irwandi, Ade
Humaniora: Journal of Indonesia Culture and Society Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v15i2.12043

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The research objective was to explore the intersection of culture and tourism in Sarugo Village, West Sumatra. Specifically, the research aimed to elucidate this integration’s positive and negative impacts on the local culture to ensure cultural survival. The research sought to understand how cultural values were transformed into tourism products and services. The research employed an ethnographic approach, utilizing data collection methods such as observation and in-depth interviews with 15 participants. The research focused on the local community’s management of traditional houses, like Rumah Gonjong, which were transformed into homestays to accommodate overnight guests. The research results indicate that cultural aspects, crucial elements in the lives of people in Sarugo Village, are modified into tourism products. Specifically, Rumah Gonjong has been transformed into a homestay, demonstrating how the private sphere is converted into a public sphere within the tourism industry. This transformation has led to an economic increase for the local community, as the managers of the Rumah Gonjong now provide additional income. Consequently, the Rumah Gonjong is maintained, and the tourism industry’s consequences contribute to the cultural survival of the Sarugo Village community. Integrating culture and tourism in Sarugo Village highlights potential benefits and challenges, showcasing how sustainable tourism practices can preserve and promote local traditions.
Bancah: Local Knowledge, Cultural Adaptation, and its Challenges Delfi, Maskota; Arifin, Zainal; Pujiraharjo, Sidarta; Jelly, Jelly; Irwandi, Ade
Humaniora: Journal of Indonesia Culture and Society Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v16i1.12627

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The research explains the concept of bancah, which translates to "swamps," as a source of ecological wisdom and an integral part of Minangkabau local knowledge. In Minangkabau society, bancah has traditionally been vital to the community's social and cultural life. While many people today view bancah as unproductive, their ecological and cultural significance is deeply rooted in Minangkabau identity. The research employs an ethnoscience approach, complemented by methods such as interviews, field observations, and literature reviews, to explore local memories and knowledge about bancah in the Minangkabau community, particularly in the Kuranji and Nanggalo districts of Padang. The analysis focuses on how the community understands bancah and its meanings to ecology and culture. The findings show that bancah traditionally teaches respect for nature and acts as an informal educational resource that promotes sustainable practices. However, changes in land use and modern economic needs have led younger people to view bancah mainly as a source of income, overlooking its ecological and cultural importance. This shift poses a threat to the preservation of traditional knowledge and disrupts the ecological connections that are vital to Minangkabau cultural identity. The transformation of bancah reflects a larger shift in collective memory and cultural values, indicating the weakening bond between the Minangkabau community and its wetland heritage due to urban development. Preserving bancah as an ecological and cultural resource is crucial for maintaining local food security (sago), ensuring environmental stability, and preserving the connection of the Minangkabau people with their cultural heritage.