Navigating Indigenous Tradition and Modernity through Piduduk

<div>This study examines the intricate relationship between tradition and modernity by exploring piduduk, a&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1rem;">cultural practice deeply embedded within indigenous communities. Piduduk serves as a vital medium for&nbsp;</span><sp...

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Main Authors: Wilma Prafitri, Aris Setyoko, Zamrud Whidas Pratama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UGM Digital Press 2025-08-01
Series:Digital Press Social Sciences and Humanities
Online Access:https://digitalpress.ugm.ac.id/article/477
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Summary:<div>This study examines the intricate relationship between tradition and modernity by exploring piduduk, a&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1rem;">cultural practice deeply embedded within indigenous communities. Piduduk serves as a vital medium for&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">expressing ancestral wisdom, reinforcing social cohesion, and navigating the evolving challenges posed by&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">contemporary societal transformations. Employing qualitative research methods, including in-depth&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">interviews and participant observations, this study delves into the multifaceted meanings, symbolic&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">representations, and functional roles of piduduk across various sociocultural contexts. A particular focus is&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">placed on its role in shaping community identity, facilitating intergenerational transmission of knowledge,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">and serving as a mechanism for cultural resilience and resistance against the erosion of indigenous&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">heritage. The findings indicate that piduduk is not only a reservoir of historical values but also a dynamic,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">adaptable activity that adapts to external influences while preserving its fundamental traditional essence.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">By bridging historical continuity with modern adaptation, piduduk exemplifies the ways in which&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">indigenous communities actively negotiate their identities within an increasingly globalized world. This&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">research contributes to a deeper understanding of the strategies employed by indigenous societies to&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">preserve their cultural heritage while embracing change."Preserving" does not imply keeping culture static&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">or frozen in time. Instead, it involves both protection and adaptation, allowing cultural elements to remain&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">relevant while evolving alongside societal changes. Moreover, it underscores the broader significance of&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">cultural practices in fostering community resilience, social cohesion, and knowledge sustainability</span></div>
ISSN:2654-9433