The Construction Of Reyogponorogo Monument And Museum To Promote Historical Literacy And Cultural Tourism

Abstract

ReyogPonorogo is a traditional art cultural heritage that needs to be preserved by all components of society. This study describes the efforts taken by the Ponorogo government to maintain the existence of ReyogPonorogo and to attract the tourists to learn about ReyogPonorogo and its history. This qualitative study analyzed data that were collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies. The descriptive qualitative data analysis showed that cultural heritage should be maintained, protected, developed, and preserved and utilized for human welfare. Meanwhile, the tourism Development is carried out to empower the local communities in efforts to improve tourist satisfaction and to explore cultural heritage as a tourism resource. Adequate integration between the local community, tourist satisfaction, and the preservation of the heritage would support the sustainability of Ponorogo tourism development.