International Journal of Green Tourism Research and Applications
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): June 2023

Sasi local wisdom as a cultural capital for sustainable tourism development in Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua

George Mentansan (Universitas Papua)
Monica Nauw (Universitas Papua)
Rina Awom (Universitas Papua)
Musa Ayorbaba (Universitas Papua)
Johnli Lumi (Universitas Papua)
David Reeve (Universitas Papua)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jan 2023

Abstract

This research aimed to describe the development of tourism in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, which has entered its 19th year, which is developing and still exists with the support of local wisdom of coastal and island communities called sasi. This research was conducted by applying ethnographic methods and triangulation of field data to gather data on local wisdom of indigenous peoples in Raja Ampat. Results of the research showed that sasi as a form of practice for protecting and conserving marine natural resources has traditionally been carried out for generations in Raja Ampat, and has various local terms such as kalad/bu, kabus, and samson. Sasi local wisdom as the community's cultural capital has become the basis and strategic issue related to protecting the marine and coastal natural resources in supporting and maintaining.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJOGTRA

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Green Tourism Research and Applications is focused on green tourism research and applications. Its scope covers philosophies, ideologies, theories, science and technology, practices, and applications of responsible, sustainable, and green tourism; eco-, natural, and ...