scholarly journals COUNTER-HEGEMONY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BAWOMATALUO TOURIST DESTINATION, NIAS SELATAN, SUMATERA UTARA

Author(s):  
Dermawan Waruwu ◽  
I Gede Mudana

Bawomataluo which is located in South Nias, North Sumatra, has unique cultural and natural tourism. The area is referred to as “Bukit Matahari” (Hill of the Sun) as it is the area where tourists can enjoy the sunrise and sunset. However, the hegemonic practice performed by the government through its policies and the counter-hegemonic practice performed by the local people as the owner of the tourist destination have caused the area to be less developed. The problem of the study is how the counter-hegemonic practice is performed to develop the Bawomataluo tourist destination. This study is intended to understand and describe the form of the counter-hegemonic practice so it can widen the concepts of the related studies. The study used the qualitative method with the perspective of cultural studies. The theory of hegemony, the theory of power/knowledge, and the theory of social practice were used to analyze the data. The result of the study showed that the counter-hegemonic practice performed by the Bawomataluo people included the counter-hegemony towards the government’s policy, the counter-hegemony towards change and functional change of cultural heritage, and the counter-hegemony towards the tourism-related activities. They are all the accumulation of the local people’s disappointment with the government’s policy (hegemonic practice) which has been performed so far. As a result, the development of the tourist destination and infrastructure has not achieved the target yet. This present study offers a strategic political policy so the development of the tourist destination in Bawomataluo in particular and in Indonesia in general can be avoided from the hegemonic practice and counter-hegemonic practice. To this end, the tourist destination should be sustainably developed in order to improve the local people’s economy and increase the government’s income. The development should be the community-based one as well.

Author(s):  
Arfah Sahabudin ◽  
Rusdin Rusdin ◽  
M. Sapari Dwi Hadian

The existence of the potential for heritage tourism in center of Kota Serang is now almost eliminated and forgotten, whereas if it is managed optimally, many benefits can be generated. The purpose of the research is to reveal the potential of heritage tourism in center of Kota Serang to be developed as a tourist destination. The research method used is a qualitative method. Primary data collection through observation techniques and in-depth interviews. Secondary data through library research. Data analysis uses an interactive model, through three activities namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that there is no clear strategic policy and the lack of efforts in achieving optimal utilization of potential inheritance for tourism development. The synergy of all stakeholders and decision makers is needed to run in line with the vision and mission of development. The proposed development model is community-based heritage tourism. Keywords: heritage tourism, urban-community-based tourism, urban tourism


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Sariyatun

The main aim of this research is to formulate a revitalizing model of ethnic settlement through the effort of preserving cultural heritage and supporting community-based tourism in Surakarta. It is a qualitative research which uses primary and secondary sources. The research data is gathered through in-depth interviews, guided group discussions, field observations, and the close reading method [metode simak]. The data was obtained through the triangulation method. The data is then analyzed by using the interactive analysis technique. The results of the research are as follows: First, the kinds of ethnic settlements which still survive are Baluwarti, Kauman, Laweyan, Pecinan in Balong and Kampung Arab Pasar Kliwon. Second, writings on the variety of ethnic settlements in Surakarta are still limited. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance this community-based ethnic settlement through writings so that the community would be better known and be able to benefit from the existing tourism settlement projects. Third, the final model is formulated, i.e. the final Interpretation-Based and Benefit-Oriented Model which is shortened as IBaBOM. This means that what is being constructed is a revitalizing model based on interpretative writings. The objective is to secure benefits for Surakarta.The elements to formulate this model are the potentials, problems, and stakeholders. The potentials refer to the attractions, accessibilities, amenities, and activities. Problems cover matters related to diversifications, collaborations, human resource, thought patterns, and promotion. Stakeholders comprise of the community, the government, higher learning institutions, private enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and associations or “paguyuban.” The benefits are the various outcomes which can be enjoyed by all the stakeholders vis-a-vis the process of the empowerment of ethnic communities and the development of culture based tourism in Surakata.According to the Intepretation-Based and Benefit-Oriented Model or (IBaBOM), both the community and the tourists will have knowledge of the history and culture of the ethnic community. The ethnic community as well as the surrounding communities will derive benefits or profits from the undertaking.


2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Job Taiwo Gbadegesin ◽  
Samson Ojekalu ◽  
Taiwo Frances Gbadegesin ◽  
Markson Opeyemi Komolafe

PurposeThis paper empirically provides information on community-driven infrastructure provision through the collective efforts of community-based organizations (CBOs). It offers an insight into emerging events on community-based infrastructure procurement, scholarship and, creating gaps for new frontiers of knowledge on community development research agenda in the emerging economies.Design/methodology/approachIt is drawn upon community-based associations, herein referred to as landlords-landladies community association (LLCAs) – representatives of households in the communities. After interviewing the key members of the groups, we administered copies of the semi-structured questionnaire randomly on the enumerated regular members of sampled seventeen LLCAs. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsPlanning for a sustainable community, protection and security necessity and Government inadequate attention on emerging communities over the years are the main reasons for the joint decision. Electrification, drainage and road top the lists of the projects executed. Major challenges included diversity and inclusiveness. Development projects' design, execution and commission contribute to performance. Also, LLCAs' clarity of duties and purposes and tenure/duration of officials contribute to the overall membership satisfaction on governance structure and leadership.Research limitations/implicationsIt is limited to the specific reasons for collective efforts, challenges of the participatory movement, membership satisfaction on governance and infrastructure recently procured in the communities. Frontier of studies should be extended to enabling factors.Practical implicationsFindings from this study indicate that community-driven governance with the support of the government enhances community-based infrastructure.Social implicationsPotential values of collective action embellished in the concepts of a social movement, active engagement, communalism, grassroots efforts, social cohesion and planning in bringing peoples of diversities together for common goals with less rigorous formalization.Originality/valueThe novelty of the research is the exposition on the evidence-based innovative concept of integrating the social practice of participatory design, representing a bottom-up model into infrastructure procurement in community settings.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Mangihut Siregar

The mangalahat horbo bius ritual is a Batak tradition to offer the best sacrifice to God called Mulajadi na Bolon. This tradition is carried out since they still adhere to the parbaringin flow. The entry of Dutch colonialism into Tapanuli resulted in this tradition being a forbidden tradition. In 2008, the government of Samosir Regency raised this tradition as a show of its purpose as a tourist attraction. Since it was made into a show, there were pros and cons in the community. To explore this attitude research needs to be done. This study uses a qualitative method. The researcher chose the informant purposively followed by the snowball technique. Selected informants: government, religious leaders, and traditional leaders. Data analysis was carried out from the time the study began until the inductive analytic descriptive research results. Theories used as analysis: the theory of power/ knowledge discourse, postcolonial theory, commodification theory, and social practice theory. The theory is used eclectically. The results showed that this ritual performance was counterproductive in increasing the number of visits.


AMERTA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
W. Djuwita Sudjana Ramelan

Abstract. Community Based Model of Trowulan Cultural Heritage Region Utilization. Managing cultural heritage is not solely the responsibility of the government. However, local people must beinvited to play an active role too if preservation is to be successful, because utilizationof the site and its resources is directly related to the interaction of people’s lives with cultural heritage and if utilization is not managed properly then social conflict will arise. Trowulan is recognized as a national heritage area through Decree No. 260/M/2013 from the Ministry of Education and Culture, but its preservation needs to be properly managed. This study applied the qualitative approach: observation on sites used by people either controlled by the state or owned by the community; in-depth interviews to persons who have a role in public life, and of central and local government officials; discussion groups with researchers, academics, observers, officials of the central government; and the study of legislation. This study captured the essence of people’s aspirations in the utilization of Trowulan to create a model for community-based Trowulan utilization. Our model has produced benefits to social welfare and national identity. All aspects are related with each other to provide feedback (management board, legal aspect, blueprint, funding) so that it becomes strong and sustainable management. Abstrak. Penanganan cagar budaya diharapkan tidak semata-mata menjadi tanggung jawab pemerintah, masyarakat juga harus diajak berperan aktif. Utamanya, yang terkait langsung dengan kehidupan masyarakat dengan cagar budaya yaitu pemanfaatannya. Apabila pemanfaatan itu tidakdikelola secara baik maka yang timbul adalah konflik sosial. Trowulan ditetapkan sebagai Kawasan Cagar Budaya Nasional melalui SK Mendikbud No. 260/M/2013 namun penanganan puluhan ribu cagar budaya masih perlu dibenahi. Studi ini dilakukan melalui pendekatan kualitatif: observasi di situs-situs yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat baik dikuasai oleh negara maupun dimiliki masyarakat; wawancara mendalam kepada tokoh-tokoh yang berperan di dalam kehidupan masyarakat, pejabat pemerintah; diskusi kelompok bersama para peneliti, akademisi, pemerhati, pejabat pemerintah; dan kajian legislasi. Hasil studi ini menangkap esensi dari aspirasi masyarakat dalam pemanfaatan Trowulanberbasis masyarakat. Model tersebut bermuara pada manfaat identitas nasional dan kesejahteraan sosial. Semua aspek saling terkait dan memberi umpan balik (badan pengelola, legalitas, cetak biru, dana) sehingga menjadi majemen yang kuat dan berkesinambungan.


1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Renata Fox

Tourism as social practice is inseparable from culture. The position of tourists towards culture is divided. Tourists primarily motivated by culture are not many. However, on the global tourist market this group represents a growing, exceptionally lucrative niche. Accidental and reluctant consumers of culture total some 45%. Through specific elements of cultural offer tourist marketing aims to attract both groups. A truly impressive and highly presentable national cultural heritage is a key element in the process of Croatian tourism revival and creation of a recognisable identity. The most immediate task is to define a relationship between culture and tourism, i.e. what tourism can gain through culture, how culture can be applied in tourism, and how profitable it is. Investigations of printed promotional materials indicate a lack of fundamental understanding on part of the tourist destination regarding the role of cultural heritage in tourism. This indicates the need for improved private-public sector collaboration and a better understanding of the sociodemographic traits, i.e. national habits and class pursuits of prospective tourists.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Rikka Agustriana Sinulingga ◽  
I Gst. Agung Oka Mahagangga

Karo traditional house is the cultural heritage of the ancestors that should be preserved. Karo Traditional House or Rumah Siwaluh Jabu is a home stage which is about 2 meters off the ground and usually inhabited by eight to ten households. Karo Traditional House could still be found in some areas in Karo like Dokan, Melas, and Lingga. Nowadays, the existence of Karo traditional house especially in Linga is reduced, where in 2002 the number of Karo traditional house totaling 29 units and it is only two units now. The number of traditional house is no longer groomed and crumbling with age and due to the lack of attention from the local government and the community. In this study, the problems are how the efforts made by the government and the community in conserving the Karo traditional house in Lingga. The location of this study is conducted in the village named Lingga, Simpang Empat sub district, Karo District of North Sumatra. Data collection methods used in this study is observation, interviews, literature study. An attempt by the government in this case the Department of Tourism and Culture of Karo viewed of the strategy, work programs, targets and achievements that provide land to relocate the modern house, the maintenance of Karo traditional house, hosted a party of flowers and fruit, held cultural festival in Lingga. Meanwhile, from the community side, it could be seen from the management and packaging of travel packages.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Defri Elias Simatupang

AbstractThis article initiated from a review made by the Archaeological Office on the discovery of Pangulubalang statue in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra Province. It was such an urgent review due to the salvation of the statue from the destructive intent by the inheriting society. In the face of imminent vertical conflict, the research team head for home to consult the head of the archaeological office for strategic measures. The incident drove a conduct of a review on the urgency of an effective communication when the government apparatus attempts to save the suspected cultural heritage object while avoiding potential vertical conflict. Inductive reasoning used in this article commenced from the discussions of every data from which a general conclusion will be drawn. The collected data will be analyzed and interpreted as an offered solution model for a salvation policy of the cultural heritage suspected object such as the Pangulubalang statue in Simalungun Regency.AbstrakTulisan ini berawal dari peninjauan Balai Arkeologi Medan terhadap temuan berupa patung pangulubalang di Kabupaten Simalungun, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Peninjauan saat itu memiliki situasi kegentingan (urgensi) karena peninjau harus berusaha menyelamatkan patung tersebut dari niat pemusnahan oleh masyarakat ahli waris. Demi menjaga keselamatan peninjau dari potensi konflik vertikal yang dapat saja terjadi, tim pulang untuk melaporkan kepada pimpinan kantor untuk memikirkan langkah-langkah strategis apa yang dapat diambil. Berdasarkan kejadian tersebut, tulisan ini mencoba meninjau sejauh mana (urgensi) pentingnya komunikasi yang efektif dilakukan saat aparatur pemerintah melakukan penyelamatan benda yang diduga cagar budaya dengan semaksimal mungkin menghindari potensi konflik vertikal. Tulisan ini menggunakan penalaran induktif yang berawal dari pembahasan setiap data yang selanjutnya menarik sebuah kesimpulan yang bersifat umum. Data-data yang dapat dikumpulkan, dianalisis dan diinterpretasi untuk ditarik menjadi tawaran solusi model kebijakan penyelamatan benda yang diduga cagar budaya seperti patung pangulubalang yang ada di Kabupaten Simalungun.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 296
Author(s):  
Amad Saeroji ◽  
Deria Adi Wijaya ◽  
Isnaini Wijaya Wardani

Solo or administratively called as Surakarta is a cultural heritage city of the Mataram Kingdom. Tourism of the city shows its development in terms of tourism variety, attractiveness, and amenity. One of the developments leads to halal tourism potentials. The aims of the study are 1) to identify the halal tourism potentials concerning on 4A approach (attraction, amenity, accessibility, and ancillary) as major components of tourism; 2) to examine the opportunities of halal tourism destination to meet the criteria set by GMTI (Global Muslim Travel Index). This study uses a qualitative method. Data were collected through interview, observation, literature review and documentation. The identification of halal tourism products leads to substantive object as basic for reviewing tourism development opportunities. The collected data was analyzed into four 4A variables based on Miles and Hubberman analysis to be presented descriptively. The results showed that halal tourism potentials based on carrying capacity of tourism products is high. The existence of attractions, amenity, accessibility and tourism institution throughout city and the surrounding areas become an important element in the development of halal tourism. As a halal tourism destination, Solo has significant opportunities, especially the availability of amenity in the form of sharia hotels, restaurants and community-based cultural attraction that has grown in line with growth of world’s halal tourism. The accessibility and ancillary variables are still being homework for halal tourism stakeholders to meet the standards set by GMTI. The variables that make Solo feasible for halal destination are in attraction and amenity while accessibility and institutional sector still requires serious handling if referring to the needs of Muslim tourists.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Diana Hertati

Wonorejo Mangrove Ecotourism of Surabaya is one of the protected forest areas in Surabaya as mentioned in the Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2007 regarding with Surabaya Urban Spatial Planning. Ecotourism mangrove can be developed as an alternative tourism that has an added value both for the improvement of coastal communities’ local economic potential as well as for the introduction of ecosystems and biota diversity of coastal areas and oceans. This study inspects on the potential of mangrove ecotourism and its management efforts in a conservation zone based on the subtleties and status of ecosystem impairment. It is receded that the mangrove forest ecosystem is currently undergoing pressures that affect the shrinkage of mangrove area. Mangrove conservation can be carried by promoting conservation activities and community participation. To achieve these tasks, there are requirements to support from the government of Surabaya City in preparing the facilities, provide means and infrastructure, empower the surrounding community as well as what more important is to promote the region as an alternative tourist destination.


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