TRANSFORMATION OF TRADITIONAL RITUALS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: STUDIES ON INDONESIAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Abstract

Digitalization the more influence various aspect culture , including traditional rituals that play role important in guard identity and cohesion social public custom . Research This aiming For explore How community customs in Indonesia adopt technology in their rituals while maintain authenticity and spiritual essence of tradition those . Using approach qualitative with method studies case , research This involving interview deep with figure custom , observation directly to the digitalized ritual , as well as analysis thematic on the data collected . Research results show that community custom implementing selective strategies For adapt self with technology . The elements of the ritual that are considered No too sacred broadcast digitally for increase participation generation young , while sacred core elements still exclusive and done in a way closed . Besides that , community custom also does education to generation young about ritual values , as well as to form guidelines ethical in use technology For ensure that digitalization No sacrifice meaning original ritual. The conclusion of study This is that although digitalization can expand participation and access , community custom succeed guard authenticity of the ritual through approach selective and educational culture . Implications from study This is the need support supportive policies preservation culture based on technology , which is also respectful values and traditions community customs in the era of modernization .