The Concealed Values of Langolewwo’s Cultural Preservation

Abstract

The diversity of tribes, races, and languages is a privilege, and harmonious living is necessary. This study aims to navigate the values contained, supporting and inhibiting factors and efforts to preserve cultural heritage. This article uses a qualitative approach, including a literature review, interviews, and observations. The study results indicate that efforts to preserve cultural heritage are carried out by providing protection, development, and utilization. Of the three efforts, the community has not been able to develop and utilize it optimally. This is due to the lack of financial resources, and there is no direction for commercialization policies for tourism, economic, and business interests to improve community welfare. Furthermore, in preserving cultural heritage, some supporting factors include high community participation and government support but a lack of financial assistance and an inadequate development and economic-interest administrative system. The values of religious moderation contained in the preservation of cultural heritage include respect for tradition and tolerance, the creation of balanced justice, and prioritizing the public interest. The theoretical implications contribute to preserving cultural heritage by adding added value and practically advising the community to utilize their cultural wealth by continuing to transform existing developments.