The role of traditional foods in shaping the social cultural values of Indonesian society

Ida Ayu Junica Larassati (Politeknik Negeri Bali, INDONESIA)
I Nyoman Suka Sanjaya (Politeknik Negeri Bali, INDONESIA)
Nazula Silma (Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha / PT. Mawamedia Jayamusta Buanasiha, INDONESIA)
Shamim Ferdous (Dept. Business Administration, Metropolitan University, SyIlhet, BANGLADESH)
Debashish Roy (Dept. of Business Administration, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, BANGLADESH)
Md. Gulam Mokta Dhir (Dept. of Business Administration, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, BANGLADESH)
Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan (Dept. of Business Administration, Metropolitan University, Sylhet, BANGLADESH)
Yasotha Nair Tramankuti (University Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA)
Robinson Onuora Ugwoke (Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu 410001, NIGERIA)

Journal of Commerce Management and Tourism Studies
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Traditional foods are deeply embedded in Indonesian society, serving as a cornerstone of social and cultural identity and a vital element of daily life. This study delves into the complex relationship between traditional foods and the social cultural identity of Indonesians, emphasizing the need for their preservation. The objective of this study is to analyzing factors of Traditional Foods that shapes the Social Cultural Identity of Indonesian Society in order to preserved Traditional Foods through a comprehensive document study method, the research explores the definition of General Traditional Foods and Social Cultural Identity, examining the interconnectedness between these two concepts. The study investigates how traditional foods serve as a reflection of social cultural identity, highlighting their diverse values in ceremonies that shaped Indonesian Society. Besides, this paper also contains explanation of social culture threats potential that could happens in this era. By referencing relevant documents and journals, the study aims to provide a robust analysis of the multifaceted relationship between traditional foods and social cultural identity in Indonesia, ultimately contributing to the preservation of this vital cultural heritage.