Outreach initiatives to motivate Saparua residents in preserving the Perahu Belang heritage

Tri Ratna Purnamarini (Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Dody Wiranto (Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah XX, Maluku, Indonesia)

Community Empowerment
Vol 9 No 6 (2024)

Community engagement plays a pivotal role in safeguarding cultural heritage from deterioration and loss. This community service program aimed to enhance the motivation of Saparua residents in preserving the Perahu Belang, a traditional boat. The program employed an outreach method, encompassing planning, implementation, and evaluation phases. The results demonstrated an increase in public awareness regarding the significance of Perahu Belang conservation as a cultural heritage and a surge in community motivation towards its preservation. It is hoped that this heightened knowledge and motivation will contribute to the enduring protection and preservation of the Perahu Belang legacy.