Center Of Activities Research Articles

The integration of expressive languages for childhood education

The recovery of the importance of school, after the suspension due to the covid emergency, sees at the centre of the training activities those that make children active subjects, capable of interacting concretely and creatively. The object of this paper is to describe some elements of how the integration of artistic languages, such as dance-movement, narration, and pictorial-plastic production, represents a significant contribution in this direction as a “left hand pedagogy” centred on imagination and creativity. At the basis of every expressive production there is the creative process that concerns and makes possible the development of our inner world and the increasingly awareness of the perception of the uniqueness of one's own being. These processes are enhanced and implemented by the suitably proposed integration of different languages. In this paper, the above synthetically outlined, I will be discussing a specific method of dance-movement-therapy proposed with a pedagogical method, defined in Italy as symbolic-anthropological. It is an approach tested in different contexts and schools of all levels, in which the different expressive possibilities are proposed in a fluid way in relation to a symbolic theme and to an educational objective. In the workshops in which the positivity of these activities was assessed, it emerged how those activities were particularly appropriate to children's needs. For kindergarten children, the immersive activities of movement, dance, drawing and storytelling, interactively integrated with each other, support: the process of inhabiting the body, perceptive discrimination, the possibility of putting order in one's emotions, the processes connected to the symbolic function and the gradual adaptation to reality. Furthermore, with primary school children, the activities satisfy, among other things, the need to give shape to one's internal world, as well as the need for competence and emotional channelling.

PERANCANGAN CINEMA CENTER DI JEMBRANA

Cinema Center namely the building which is the center of film activities. In January 2023 Indonesia has 500 cinema units with an increase in the number of viewers by 15.4% from year to year previously. However, the distribution of screens is still considered uneven, because it is not affordable reaching small towns in every existing district/city, including on the island of Bali. Jembrana became strategic location for building construction cinema new, apart from due to public interest strong towards film, Jembrana also does not have entertainment facilities such as cinemas. The purpose of This research includes feasibility studies, design specifications, basic concepts and design themes. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection methods in the form of observation and literature. Data processing in the form of data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, synthesis and transformation methods. The design results for the Cinema Center in Jembrana refer to the concept a recreational and educational basis with an architectural theme, namely Green Architecture to support environment. This facility was built on a land area of 10,838.24 m² in Jl. Udayana no. 1, Baluk, Jembrana with space requirements of 13,005.88 m². The design of the cinema center in Jembrana takes into account the design concepts that have been prepared, including the site design concept, building design concept, structure and materials concept and utility concept

The Transformation of Historical Urban Squares: Analyzing the Evolution of Beyazıt Square Throughout its Historical Process

When the history of city centers is examined, it is observed that squares form around either a religious structure or an administrative building. These squares, which constitute the nucleus of urban settlements, undergo changes over time. Population growth and technological developments have led to changes in these squares, initiating a process of transformation. Beyazıt Square is one of the significant squares that has survived from the Roman period to the present day. The square contributes to the formation of collective memory by preserving the historical and cultural identity of the city. It is a famous square that is open to all city residents and serves as the center for social activities. Despite various competitions being organized for the revitalization of the Historic Square and improvement of its spatial quality, the projects have either not been implemented at all or have been partially implemented. The designed objectives have not been achieved. Today, especially transportation problems exacerbate the situation in the square. The historic square is faced with heavy traffic and air pollution, and it is necessary to preserve this square, which is part of the cultural heritage. This article provides general information about the importance and history of the square, and examines the distinctive structures within the square. Furthermore, the competitions designed for the square are analyzed, and the historical, cultural, functional, and physical changes of the square are observed. The article advocates for the implementation of pedestrian-focused new methods and the removal of vehicles from the square.

Komodifikasi Budaya dalam Perayaan Kultural Pasar Malam Tjap Toendjoengan Surabaya dalam Mempertahankan Warisan Kuliner Lokal

Tjap Toendjoengan Night Market in Surabaya is a cultural celebration that is not only a major highlight in the city but also a center of cultural, culinary and local economic activities. This research analyzes how the process of cultural commodification occurs in this night market, by considering the transformation of previous culinary practices into products that can be sold and commercialized. The method used is a systematic literature review with the help of the Perish or Publish application and the Google Scholar database using the keywords tjap toendjoengan night market and cultural commodification in 2014 - 2024 and obtained 12 relevant journals and news articles from 100 journals. The findings of this study show that while cultural commodification can provide economic benefits, it is also necessary to be aware of its potential negative impacts, such as a decline in original cultural values or damage to cultural integrity. Therefore, it is important for relevant parties, including night market managers and local governments, to take prudent measures in promoting and maintaining the sustainability of local culture without compromising the integrity of the actual culture. The Tjap Toendjoengan night market can thus serve as a good example for the preservation and sustainable utilization of local cultural heritage.

Police Preventive Strategy: The Effectiveness of Situational Crime Prevention in Controlling Prostitution Venues in Region X South Jakarta

Prostitution is a complex and intractable social problem in many countries, including Indonesia. The Blok M area, located in South Jakarta, has long been known as the center of prostitution activities. The method used in this research is a qualitative method using interview techniques, observation and literature study. The result of this research is that the police encourage active participation of the community in reporting prostitution activities and providing useful information for investigation. In addition, the police try to raise public awareness about the negative impact of prostitution and provide rehabilitation and social assistance to victims of prostitution who want to get out of the cycle of violence and exploitation. Despite the police's efforts, the problem of prostitution in the Blok M area cannot be fully addressed overnight. Prostitution involves a wider range of social, economic and cultural factors. Therefore, cooperation between the police, government, and the community must be continuously improved to achieve sustainable results in eradicating prostitution and protecting the community from its negative impacts. By analyzing the police's efforts in controlling prostitution venues in the Blok M area, this research is expected to provide a better understanding of the challenges and strategies applied in combating the problem of prostitution and provide input for more effective policies and measures in addressing this complex social problem.

THE INFLUENCE OF MODERN FORMATS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS (DISTANCE, MIXED AND OTHERS) ON THE MAIN COMMUNITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MISSION, GOALS AND QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The relevance of the work New types of thinking and new ways of transforming activity call for the need for the comprehensive development of the younger generation, democratization of marriage, humanization of the graduate school, requires a rethinking of the very paradigm of global awareness, as an adaptive model, acquired knowledge on the basis of a model of awareness, oriented towards specialness and becoming important suspenseful need.Therefore, the centre of educational activities should be a specific student and, accordingly, all methods and forms of organization should be subordinated to the goal of his comprehensive personal and professional development. The main attention should be focused on the personality of the student, because the success of professionalization depends on the meaning of the profession for him, how he treats other people, and himself. The purpose of the research is to determine the influence of modern education formats on the implementation of the mission, goals and quality of higher education. Methodology. The research was based on a number of defining principles − scientific pluralism, methodological diversity, critical thinking, unity of subjective and objective, systemic comparativism, etc. The methods used were programmatic − target, and generalization. The results. In today's difficult socio-cultural conditions, the higher school must take on the protection of the main right of every student − the right to such conditions of the educational environment that would provide him with full-fledged personal and professional development in the maximum possible range of individual psychological resources. Information technologies of the educational process are characteristic features of the functioning of a modern institution of higher education. Modern ICT determines the development of universities in terms of providing fast and high-quality educational services, especially when it comes to the situation in society when access to traditional forms of education is limited. The authors come to the conclusion that the implementation of distance and mixed learning, digitization of education, use of artificial intelligence systems will contribute to improving the quality of education and science in Ukraine, which will facilitate the integration of our state into the European environment.

Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle: A Triumph of Marxism as an Ideal Model

Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) was a German dramatist, poet and theorist born in Augsburg, Germany where his father worked at a paper company. Although his father was a catholic and his mother a protestant, both parents influenced him immensely. Brecht abandoned his medical career and became a theatre critic. From 1922 onwards, he made several visits to Berlin, the centre of theatrical activities. Samuel Leiter says that Bertolt Brecht’s first directorial job was Arnot Bronnen’s Patricide in 1922. Thereafter, his play Drums in the Night opened in Munich at the Kammerspiele and later at the Deutshes Theatre in Berlin. He was awarded the prestigious Kleist prize for young dramatists. Bertolt Brecht initially read Karl Marx’s works but Marxism did not become a determining factor in his works until the 1930s when he started writing didactic plays. These plays were of dramatic economy. He fled from Germany in 1937 with his major actress and later wife Helen Weigel and their three children as a result of the Second World War. Bertolt Brecht’s theatre and Marxist aesthetics are an investigation of the theatre’s apparatus, political efficacy and theatrical contours. Brecht’s theatre epitomizes his radical desire to change the world, replacing it with a higher level of sane humanity. This paper examines Brecht’s fascination with the Marxist bug and how this ideological bent is brought to bear in his dramatic oeuvre, especially The Caucasian Chalk Circle, a parody of war and the torpedo of capitalist materialism which is the seedbed of greed, corruption and oppression of the poor and vulnerable. The paper submits, therefore, that with Brecht, the world has witnessed an open theatre which is characterized by its leftist and liberalized theatre practice which remains dateless.

Heavy metal concentrations in soil and ecological risk assessment in the vicinity of Tianzhu Industrial Park, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Industrial parks in China are centers of intensive chemical manufacturing and other industrial activities, often concentrated in relatively small areas. This concentration increases the risk of soil pollution both within the parks and in surrounding areas. The soils of the Tibetan Plateau, known for their high sensitivity to environmental changes, are particularly vulnerable to human activity. In this study, we examined the concentrations (mg/kg) of 10 metal elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn) in soils at depths of 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, and 20-30 cm from the surface at three distances (500 m, 1000 m, and 1500 m from the park boundary) on the east, south, west, and north sides of the Tianzhu Industrial Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The concentrations of As, Cr, Mn, and Pb were close to the standard reference values for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, while Cu, Ni, Se, and Zn levels were found to be 1.6-2.2 times higher than the reference values. Cd and Hg concentrations were particularly concerning, at 8.0 and 6.5 times higher than reference values, respectively. The potential ecological risk indexes indicated persistent risk levels for Cd and Se across various directions and distances. Variations in soil depth and direction were observed for the concentrations of As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Se, and Zn, underscoring the need for regular or long-term monitoring. Cd, in particular, presents a significant hazard due to its high concentration and its propensity for uptake by plants in the study area.

Social Networks as a Tool for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukrainian Regions (based on the materials of the information and communication content of Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art)

The purpose of the article is to comprehensively investigate the materials of the informational and communicative content of the Internet site and Facebook page of the Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art and to reveal the essential aspects of the use of social networks in the conditions of a full-scale invasion as an effective tool for the presentation and popularisation of the intangible cultural heritage of Vinnytsia as a region of Central Ukraine. The research methodology consists of general scientific and specific cultural approaches, principles and methods of scientific knowledge. The systemic-structural approach was applied to the study of the organisational and methodological activities of the Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art, aimed at popularising the intangible cultural heritage of the region. The internal connections and interaction of various components of the cultural and educational activity of the Centre for Cultural and Educational Activities, aimed at the presentation and popularisation of intangible cultural heritage in the conditions of a full-scale invasion, are revealed by the results of monitoring the materials of the Internet pages of the Centre (the Internet site and Facebook pages). Formal and comparative methods were used to analyse the institutional features of work in the Vinnytsia region as a region of Central Ukraine. The method of content analysis was used to generalise the publications of the Internet site and the information of the Facebook page of the Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art, dedicated to the intangible cultural heritage of Vinnytsia, contributed to the objective determination of the main thematic trends related to the investigated problem. The scientific novelty consists in substantiating, revealing and proving the effectiveness of the use of social networks as a really effective tool for expanding the role of regional centres of folk creativity in the presentation and popularisation of the intangible cultural heritage of Vinnytsia in the information field, in particular in the conditions of a full-scale invasion. On the basis of a practical study of the materials of the informational and communicative content of the Internet site and Facebook page of the Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art, the traditional culture of Vinnytsia, which contains a preserved living folk artistic culture with a classical / traditional folklore paradigm. The interaction of the Vinnytsia regional centre of folk creativity with institutions, cultural institutions and the external environment in the matter of preservation and popularisation of the intangible cultural heritage of Vinnytsia region was revealed. Conclusions. Summarising the positive experience on the materials of the information and communication content of the Vinnytsia Regional Centre of Folk Art (website and Facebook page) demonstrated concrete achievements in the presentation, popularisation and preservation of the intangible cultural heritage of Vinnytsia in the conditions of a full-scale invasion. It is argued that the digital representation of the content of the intangible cultural heritage of the regions of Ukraine, in particular Central Ukraine, in social networks is a really effective tool for popularising the intangible cultural heritage in the information field. It is concluded that the traditional culture of Vinnytsia contains a preserved living folk artistic culture with a classical / traditional folklore paradigm. It was noted that the employees of centres of folk creativity need to have the skills to work in the spheres of SEO and SMM, which requires constant improvement of professional qualifications and stimulation of scientific and creative approaches in this direction and is a continuously relevant requirement of the time.

Analysis of the Effeectiveness of the Integrated Law Enforcement Center (Gakkumdu) in Criminal Enforcement of the 2024 Election in Central Java based on the Principle of Legal Certainty

This study aims to analyze and examine the effectiveness of the Integrated Law Enforcement Center (Gakkumdu) in criminal enforcement of the 2024 Election in Central Java. This type of research is empirical or non-doctrinal law, the nature of analytical descriptive research. Using a qualitative approach with primary data from interviews and observations. Secondary data from books, scientific journal articles and legislative review. The results of the study show that the Central Java Gakkumdu Center has carried out its functions and authorities as a center for criminal law enforcement activities in accordance with the Election Law and Perbawaslu, but it has not been effective and legally certain. Because in handling election crime cases in 35 districts/cities as many as 110 cases, only 5 cases have permanent legal force, 2 cases stopped at the Police investigation, and 103 cases stopped at the discussion of the Gakkumdu Center. The causal factors are not in accordance with the theory of the legal system of law: (1) Legal substance: (a) the time to handle the case of election crimes is short (Speedy trial), (b) the legal subject of the perpetrator of the election crime is not fulfilled, (c) lack of evidence in the investigation of election crimes, and (d) difficulties in finding witnesses in the investigation of election crimes. (2) Legal structure: (a) many institutions in the Gakkumdu Center make coordination difficult, (b) different perceptions between institutions in the Gakkumdu Center make it difficult to determine election crimes, (c) the Gakkumdu Center is a non-institutional coordination forum in election crime enforcement, (d) the election crime enforcement coordinator Bawaslu only forwards reports and not as an election crime investigator. (3) Legal culture: (a) lack of understanding of election crime violations, (b) lack of public awareness of reporting election crimes to the gakkumdu center, (c) lack of public willingness to witness election crime cases, and (d) weak legal awareness of election participants to comply with the election law. The solutions to overcome the ineffectiveness of the Gakkumdu Center in election crime enforcement in the future: (a) the need for a single institution in election crime enforcement, and (b) the strengthening of Bawaslu's authority in election crime enforcement

Inovasi Kolaboratif Mahasiswa KKN MB Posko 10 UIN Walisongo dalam Pengembangan Taman Kajera di Kelurahan Jatirejo, Kota Semarang

This study aims to measure the impact of Kajera Park development in Jatirejo Village as part of the KKN MB Posko 10 UIN Walisongo program on community welfare and sustainable development. The research method used interviews and participatory observation by KKN students. The results showed that Kajera Park successfully improved environmental quality and served as a center for inclusive socio-economic activities. The Kajera Thematic Village initiative also developed red ginger-based MSME products that significantly improved the local economy. Despite challenges in terms of funds and manpower, student and community collaboration has proven effective in promoting sustainable development. The Kajera Thematic Village model can be used as a reference for other community development programs in Indonesia.

Relationships Between the Wintertime Atmospheric Blocking and Cold Surges Over Eurasia Revealed by Clustering

AbstractA unified clustering framework based on pattern correlation is used to identify eight blocking regimes over Eurasia and surrounding oceans during the winter months (December–March) of 1948–2021. The regimes are labeled based on their centers of action, which are located over the West Atlantic, Greenland, the East Atlantic, Scandinavia, the Ural Mountains and Siberia, the Okhotsk Sea, the Bering Strait, and the North Pacific. It should be noted that the classification is almost insensitive to the time period but mainly depends on the percentage of different blocking events. The spatial distributions of cold surges differ substantially among these eight regimes. Due mainly to the cold advection downstream of the centers of blocking activities, cold surges can be observed over parts of the Eurasian continent. Possible relationships between the eight blocking regimes and large‐scale modes of climate variability, including the Arctic Oscillation, the North Atlantic Oscillation, and the El Niño‐Southern Oscillation, are explored. Not only contemporary connections but also the predictive value of large‐scale modes is discussed.

Sustainable Architecture Implementation of Mosque in Indonesia (Case Study: Mosque Istiqlal, Jakarta)

Abstract In the context of global dynamics influenced by climate change and environmental sustainability awareness, the implementation of sustainable architecture becomes an urgent necessity in infrastructure development. Mosques, as centers of spiritual and social activities, play an undeniable role in responding to and facing these challenges. This research focuses on Mosque Istiqlal in Jakarta, a symbol of religious and national significance in Indonesia. Mosque Istiqlal, as a case study, becomes a crucial representation of efforts to integrate principles of sustainable architecture into religious buildings. To comprehensively analyze and understand the implementation of these principles, this research aims to detail how Istiqlal Mosque creates a functional and environmentally friendly built environment. By delving into the design and construction of Istiqlal Mosque, this study employs a qualitative descriptive method, involving document analysis, field observations, and interviews with architects and stakeholders. The research results are expected to provide profound insights into the positive contributions made by the implementation of sustainable architecture in the context of mosques and serve as a foundation for the development of more sustainable mosques in Indonesia in the future. With a focus on Mosque Istiqlal, this research is anticipated to offer valuable guidance for understanding and promoting sustainability in the spiritual and architectural aspects of religious buildings.

An examination and analysis of the clustering of healthcare centers and their spatial accessibility in Tehran metropolis: Insights from Google POI data

Metropolises, as centers of diverse activities, encounter numerous challenges, including equitable access to healthcare services. This study examines the inequality in healthcare center accessibility in Tehran, a critical factor for sustainable urban development. Utilizing Google Point of Interest data, healthcare center clusters in Tehran were identified, and various clustering algorithms were tested. The Mean Shift Cluster algorithm was the most effective method. The study also mapped accessibility by analyzing the radius of neighborhoods around urban blocks. The findings reveal a significant imbalance in the distribution of healthcare centers in the city, with a concentration in the city center that does not align with population density—a key indicator of demand. Notably, District 7, despite being centrally located, relatively has a higher clusters' concentration of lower-quality healthcare centers. The findings reveal that four sub-districts situated in the peripheral regions of Tehran city, which collectively account for approximately 6.3% of the city's total area, exhibit significantly lower accessibility to the healthcare centers compared to other sub-districts. Overall, the areas with superior accessibility are predominantly found in the city center and extend towards the north, with accessibility decreasing as one moves towards the outskirts of the city. These results underscore the need for targeted urban planning to address the uneven distribution of healthcare resources and promote equitable access across Tehran.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DALAM PERENCANAAN KAWASAN SOSIAL DAN KOMERSIAL BERBASIS EKOWISATA DI PANTAI MATAHARI TERBIT, DESA ADAT SANUR KAJA, DENPASAR, BALI

Matahari Terbit Beach in Sanur plays a vital role in the lives of the local community, both as a popular tourist destination and as a location for traditional ceremonies such as ngaben. However, zoning changes due to the relocation of the Sanur port have presented significant challenges, including a decline in revenue for vendors along the beach and a lack of nighttime tourist attractions. This community service project aims to develop a master plan that integrates the cultural, social, and economic needs of the local community with sustainable tourism potential. The methods used include field surveys, data analysis, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with the local community to produce environmentally friendly and sustainable area designs. The planning outcomes include the reorganization of the commercial area, the utilization of reclaimed land for social facilities, and the development of a multifunctional pavilion (wantilan). This concept is expected to improve the quality of life for the community, strengthen the local economy, and maintain the balance of the local ecosystem and culture. The more integrated area planning is intended to serve as a reference for sustainable development at Matahari Terbit Beach, ensuring that the area continues to function as a center for traditional activities and an attractive tourist destination.

Optimalisasi Mahasiswa KKN Berbasis Masjid Di Desa Lubuk Gilang Kecamatan Air Periukan Kabupaten Seluma

Real Work Lecture (KKN) activities for Fatmawati Soekarno Bengkulu State Islamic University (UIFAS) students are a forum for students to carry out community service activities. The aim of this service activity is to serve the community through real and beneficial activities for the community. This activity was carried out in Lubuk Gilang Village, Air Periukan sub-district, Seluma Regency. The community service carried out by the 148 UINFAS Bengkulu group is mosque-based. Mosque-based community service is one form of effort to strengthen the role of mosques as centers of religious activities as well as centers of social empowerment. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various community service programs implemented in mosques, such as teaching the Koran, Blessing Friday, Clean Friday, cleaning graves, commemorating 1 Muharram, banana resilience programs and activities to become teaching staff in schools. The methodology used in this research is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that these programs have a positive impact on the surrounding community, both in increasing religious knowledge, building social awareness, and maintaining a clean environment.

P12: Promoting the Health of Older Adults through the BrainDance at the Multiple Activities Center for the Elderly (CAMPEA) in Santa Mónica, Bayamón (March-May 2023)

Background and Aim: Puerto Rico is experiencing a rapidly aging society. In old age, it is common to experience one or more chronic diseases that require special attention. If not properly addressed, these health conditions can reduce functionality in daily activities. Some risk factors that can affect health and functionality include sedentary lifestyle, social isolation, and unhealthy lifestyles. To reduce these risk factors, it is necessary to implement health promotion measures aimed at improving the well-being of older adults. Brain Dance has a positive impact on the health of older adults. Its benefits include increasing circulation, reorganizing the neurological system, reducing stress, maintaining joint flexibility, and being aware of the communication between body and mind. The aim was to promote the health of older adults through the 8 Movement Patterns of Brain Dance at CAMPEA, Santa Monica, Bayamón, during the months of March to May 2023.Methods: A collaboration agreement was established between the Geriatric Research and Education Center and CAMPEA to train older adults and service providers on the benefits of Brain Dance, and educational materials were provided to complement the activities.Results: The program was implemented as designed. A total of 12 older adults, 60+ practiced Brain Dance and 6 direct services providers were trained on the benefits of Brain Dance in older adults. An infographic with the Eight Movements Patterns was designed and distributed to older adults and services providers.Conclusions: Older adults reported that engaging in Brain Dance helped them to increase their confidence, bring back memories from the past, strengthen their group interactions, gain new knowledge, develop new skills, self- discover, pay greater attention to the connection between their mind and body, and achieve a state of joy.

Sinergi KKN Dan Masjid: Mewujudkan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Di Masjid Al-Muttaqin Renah Lebar

Mosques play an important role in the life of Muslim communities, not only as places of worship but also as centers of socio-religious activities. Mosque empowerment is needed to strengthen the function of mosques in various aspects of community life. This research aims to explore and analyze community participation in empowering mosques with a narrative study regarding the implementation of mosque-based Community Service Programs (KKN) at the Al-Muttaqin Mosque, Renah Lebar. The main focus of this research is to understand how community involvement in KKN activities can influence mosque empowerment and community capacity development. The research method used is a narrative study approach which involves in-depth interviews, observation and documentation of various stakeholders, including mosque members, KKN students and the surrounding community. The research results show that community participation in mosque-based KKN programs not only improves the function and role of mosques in the community but also strengthens social ties and motivates the community to be more active in religious and social activities. This research concludes that mosque-based KKN can be an effective model for community empowerment, provided there is careful planning and good collaboration between all parties involved. It is hoped that these findings can contribute to the development of mosque-based community empowerment programs in other areas.

CULINARY ACTIVITY AT THE CENTER OF THE TRILOGY

This article proceeds from a survey which aims to examine the social dynamics which structure the cooking activity in the socio-cultural area of Agonlin in the center-east of Benin and to bring out the trilogical relationship where the cultural, the vital and the economic are interrelated. Traditionally, cooking is a cultural activity that structurally differentiates communities through symbolic food offers which respond to social, spatial, temporal, and biological norms. It is at the center of other activities for which the purpose is to obtain food and integrates the system of values by ensuring the functions of medicalization and structuring of social relations. The socioculturality of cooking shapes the diet and constructs the social and cultural identities of this communitys members. With socio-economic changes, homo oeconomicus has rationally removed the cultural and spatial barriers of cooking, making it an activity of production of goods and services for commercial purposes where dishes are now monetized. We are witnessing a patrimonialization of traditional foods which positions the culinary activity in an economic sphere. This monetization of the culinary offer has impacted the societys way of life.

Kontribusi Pemerintah Kota Bitung dalam Memajukan Pendidikan Non-Formal melalui Bantuan Sosial kepada PKBM

This research illustrates how the Bitung City Government's policy through social assistance for the distribution of the implementation of non-formal education programs in the center of community learning activities in an effort to increase the level of graduation of the community in Bitung City through the Equality Examinations program. As well as how the Bitung City Government's policy related to budget assistance to the center of community learning activities can accommodate the needs of people who drop out evenly and have the same opportunity in the fulfillment of educational services in Bitung City. Thus, this research focuses on two things, namely 1) Analyzing a non -formal education budget assistance policy issued by the Bitung City Government; 2) Knowing the optimization of social assistance to the center of community learning activities for justice and equity in education for people of Bitung City. The research uses a qualitative approach with a type of descriptive research by collecting data that researchers will use, namely through: in-depth interviews, observations and documentation studies. Through this research, it is known that the Bitung City Government has tried to strengthen the non-formal education sector through social assistance in the operational budget for equitable implementation of equality education programs at the center of community learning activities; the conclusion is that the Bitung City Government must maintain the aid policy for the long term by making a Mayor Regulation Consider the number of high school dropout communities and the limitations of the community learning activity center itself.