Ethnography Of Kerinci Traditional Games: A Model For Community Based Cultural Tourism
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https://doi.org/10.47608/jki.v19i22025.239-250Keywords:
Traditional games, Kerinci, ethnography, intangible cultural heritage, community-based tourismAbstract
Traditional games are an intangible cultural heritage containing social, educational, and ecological values. However, in Kerinci Regency, their existence is increasingly threatened by digital games and minimal preservation efforts. This study aims to explore traditional games in the Kerinci community and examine their relevance for community-based tourism development. Using ethnographic design, data were collected through participant observation and interviews with 15 informants in Tanah Sekudung, Kerinci. Thematic analysis using NVivo 12 Pro identified 23 traditional games categorized into four types: motor, strategy-accuracy, collaborative-competitive, and symbolic-social. The study reveals these games function as mechanisms for social cohesion, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and cultural identity preservation. Their relevance to community-based tourism development lies in participatory experiences that allow direct cultural engagement while providing economic benefits to local communities. Findings emphasize the dual potential of traditional games for cultural preservation and sustainable tourism, with specific recommendations for integration into tourism village programs, educational curriculum, and digital documentation. This study demonstrates how traditional games establish a practical model for sustainable community-based tourism, offering a viable pathway for cultural preservation while generating economic benefits for local communities
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