Priviet Social Sciences Journal
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): February 2026

Tracing the cultural heritage of Mahakam Ulu: Towards a strategy for cultural advancement

Emilda Kuspraningrum (Mulawarman University)
Rika Erawati (Mulawarman University)
Sukapti Sukapti (Mulawarman University)
Febri Noor Hediati (Mulawarman University)
Sonny Sudiar (Mulawarman University)
Mahendra Putra Kurnia (Mulawarman University)
Kamilah Dwi Kurniawati (Mulawarman University)
Rofiqul Ulum (Law Firm Netraja)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the potential, challenges, and efforts that can be undertaken to advance the culture of Mahakam Ulu Regency, East Kalimantan. The regency possesses a diverse cultural heritage, particularly from the Dayak community and its various subgroups, which is reflected in cultural advancement objects such as oral traditions, manuscripts, rites, traditional knowledge, local technology, arts, language, folk games, traditional sports, and cultural heritage sites. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach through document analysis, involving an examination of various written sources, including government documents, and academic publications. The findings indicate that strategies to preserve the cultural diversity of Mahakam Ulu must be implemented comprehensively and collaboratively, especially amid the influences of modernization, the lack of cultural practitioner regeneration, and limited human resources and preservation funds. Efforts to advance culture have been carried out through protection, development, utilization, and fostering, integrated into local tourism development

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PSSJ

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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PSSJ: Priviet Social Sciences Journal is an open access, monthly peer-reviewed international journal published by PRIVIETLAB. It provides an avenue to academicians, researchers, managers and others to publish their research work that contributes to the knowledge and theory of Social Sciences. PSSJ ...