DUSUN EMPELU DALAM KAJIAN BUDAYA 2010-2023

Abstract

This study discusses Empelu Hamlet in Cultural Studies from 2010 to 2023. The

research questions are: How was Empelu Hamlet in cultural studies before 2010,

and how did cultural traditions develop in Empelu Hamlet from 2010 to 2023? The

objective of this study is to describe the development of cultural traditions in

Empelu Village from 2010 to 2023 and before 2010. The research method used in

this study is the Historical Research Method. This method consists of: 1)

Heuristics, collecting data from archives, books, and documents, 2) Verification,

testing the validity of the data, 3) Interpretation, analyzing the collected data, and

4) Historiography, compiling the research results into a report. The research

results indicate that the development of cultural traditions in Empelu Village still

preserves traditional customs, such as Baralek, Mandi Balasai, Balaie, Melebak,

and Babantai, which still exist but appear sporadically in society. However, the

influence of globalization and technological development has caused shifts in

lifestyle patterns, particularly among the younger generation, who tend to abandon

traditional cultural practices. Preservation efforts are carried out through traditional

activities, local education, and local government support in the development of

culture-based tourism. The conclusion of this study is that the culture of Empelu

Hamlet remains intact despite undergoing changes, and a sustainable

preservation strategy is needed to prevent it from losing its identity amid the tide of

modernization.