<![CDATA[This study examines the influence of Sasak culture on the process of cultural diffusion within the Balinese community on Lombok Island. The research aims to analyze how cultural exchanges occur and identify the dominant cultural force shaping these interactions. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with cultural figures and observations in several multicultural villages. The findings reveal that cultural diffusion between the Sasak and Balinese groups occurs through both cultural and political interactions, particularly in areas such as agricultural practices, clothing traditions, and religious rituals. Although Balinese culture has a strong presence, Sasak culture emerges as more dominant by selectively adopting, modifying, or resisting external cultural elements. This dominance is not merely a reflection of numerical majority but also the result of symbolic power, historical positioning, and the ability of Sasak communities to negotiate cultural identity. The study highlights how the Sasak culture does not passively absorb influences but instead engages in a dynamic process of selection and reinterpretation. Consequently, cultural diffusion on Lombok represents not only exchange but also symbolic domination, resistance, and the reconstruction of identity. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cultural resilience and the dynamics of interethnic relations in Indonesia.]]>
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