The Role of Digital Technology in Preserving Local Culture: A Case Study of Indigenous Communities in Kalimantan
Kata Kunci:
indigenous communities, cultural preservation, digital technology, Kalimantan, cultural participation.Abstrak
This study aims to analyze the role of digital technology in preserving the local culture of indigenous communities in Kalimantan, focusing on two groups: the Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Ngaju. Digital transformation presents both opportunities and challenges in maintaining cultural identity amidst rapid globalization. The research adopts a qualitative case study approach through interviews, participatory observations, and analysis of digital content produced by the communities. Findings reveal that digital technologies are being utilized for documenting traditional rituals, using social media as cultural showcases, community-based multimedia training, and developing local-language-based digital archives and applications. However, significant obstacles remain, including limited infrastructure, low digital literacy, lack of sustainable mentoring, and risks of cultural commercialization. This study highlights the importance of community participation in the digitalization process and calls for ethical and collaborative approaches. The practical contribution of this research is a proposed model of community-based digital cultural empowerment that can be replicated in other indigenous areas.
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