Abstract
Information technology is a tool that has a strong influence on aspects of life. The younger generation as cultural stakeholders in the future is required to have the ability to preserve culture so that it is not eroded by technology. To support the preservation, electronic information media is needed to disseminate information on the archipelago’s cultural heritage so that the public better knows it. This study aims to determine the use of electronic information media by youth organization Sukodadi Village in disseminating the archipelago’s cultural heritage as a form of preservation. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection using observation, interviews, and document studies. The results showed that the use of electronic information media in the form of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by the youth organization of Sukodadi Village in disseminating information on the cultural heritage of the archipelago as a form of preservation was effective and efficient, the information disseminated could be directly accessed by the public, and received appreciation from the public for their concern to the cultural heritage of the archipelago.
Highlights
Indonesia has a very diverse cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible
The archipelago's cultural heritage is an original work of humans from the past, which originates from human intellect in both physical and non-physical forms passed down from generation to generation by Indonesian society
The preservation of the cultural heritage of this archipelago is the responsibility of the Indonesian people, especially young people
Summary
Indonesia has a very diverse cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. This cultural heritage is a form or result of human activities from generation to generation. Culture is a way of life developed and shared by each group, which is passed down from generation to generation. According to Davidson & Chris (1991) [2], cultural heritage is defined as a product or product of physical culture from different traditions and spiritual achievements in the form of values from the past, which are the main elements in a group's identity. Culture will be significantly influenced by technological developments. According to Koentjaraningrat (1984) [4], cultural preservation is an extensive system, having various components related to the subsystem of life in society. The challenges faced in efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the archipelago are not easy
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