Ufi Saraswati
Universitas Negeri Semarang

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Marginalisasi Aktivitas Informal Pasca Revitalisasi Kota Lama Semarang: Perdagangan Ayam Bangkok dan Sabung Ayam (2016-2020) Hindatul Lailiyah; Ufi Saraswati
Kaganga:Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Riset Sosial Humaniora Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): Kaganga:Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Riset Sosial Humaniora
Publisher : Institut Penelitian Matematika, Komputer, Keperawatan, Pendidikan dan Ekonomi (IPM2KPE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31539/kaganga.v8i3.14984

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This study aims to examine the process and impact of marginalization on informal activities of Bangkok chicken trading and cockfighting following the revitalization of Kota Lama Semarang. The research employs historical methods, with source verification and analysis utilizing contemporary images as visual sources. Data were collected through articles, books, local government regulations, interviews, and direct observation. The findings reveal that the pattern of Bangkok chicken trading and cockfighting activities in Kota Lama Semarang has been marginalized due to a revitalization process that prioritizes aesthetics and tourism, resulting in physical, representational, and social marginalization of informal actors. The implication is that revitalization projects cannot rely solely on architectural and urban planning approaches but must also consider socio-cultural aspects and the economic sustainability of vulnerable groups. Therefore, it is recommended that the government design more inclusive policies by involving local communities and providing alternative spaces for informal activities to prevent social inequality. Keywords: Bangkok Chicken Trade and Cockfighting, Informal Activities, Marginalization, Old Town of Semarang, Revitalization.
Traces of Time and Chinese Culture: an Analysis of the Historical Tourism Opportunities of Semarang's Ancient Temple Ufi Saraswati; Alexander Raymon
Fajar Historia: Jurnal Ilmu Sejarah dan Pendidikan Vol 10 No 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/fhs.v10i1.33900

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This study aims to identify the architectural characteristics, spatial organization, and ornamental features of four ancient Chinese temples located in the Old Chinatown area of Semarang, and to analyze their symbolic meanings as a basis for formulating the potential of these temples as an area-based historical tourism narrative. The research adopts a qualitative cultural-arts approach through field observation, semi-structured interviews, and literature review focusing on architecture, ornaments, symbols, and the social functions of the temples, supported by descriptive–comparative analysis and data triangulation. The results show that all four temples share a simple spatial configuration consisting of a front veranda and a main worship hall, a predominance of wooden construction, and a rich repertoire of ornaments featuring mythological fauna, flora, and cosmological symbols, with red and gold as dominant colors representing prosperity and balance. The findings confirm that the temples function not only as places of worship but also as living heritage that embodies history, identity, and the collective memory of the Chinese community in the Old Chinatown area. The implications of this study indicate that these ancient temples have strong potential to be developed as area-based heritage religious tourism assets, provided that their sacred values, symbolic meanings, and the central role of the local community in management and interpretation are consistently maintained.