<![CDATA[This study examines the transformation, functions, and meanings of the Katipak Dance within the Babukong funeral ritual of the Dayak Ma’ap community, particularly in relation to social change and the pressures of cultural globalization. The urgency of this research lies in the increasing influence of modernization and global popular culture, which gradually affects the continuity of local traditions, including ritual practices and cultural symbols that form the community’s collective identity. The study aims to describe the role of the Katipak Dance in the structure of the Babukong ceremony, analyze its social, cultural, and spiritual functions, and uncover the forms of change that have occurred along with the community’s efforts to preserve the tradition. Using a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, the data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and cultural document analysis. The results show that the Katipak Dance remains an essential element of spiritual communication, a medium of social cohesion, and a channel for transmitting cultural values to younger generations. However, modernization has brought changes to its form of presentation, frequency of performance, and modes of cultural transmission. The community responds to these shifts through adaptive strategies such as ritual revitalization, youth involvement, and the adjustment of cultural practices to contemporary contexts. These findings affirm that the Katipak Dance functions not only as an artistic expression but also as a guardian of identity and cultural continuity for the Dayak Ma’ap people]]>
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