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The Dayak Bentian language, spoken by the Dayak Bentian tribe in Dilang Puti Village, Bentian Besar District, Kutai Barat Regency, East Kalimantan, is experiencing a shift that weakens its vitality. This decline in speakers is driven by increased bilingualism and multilingualism due to contact with neighboring language groups. This paper examines the extent of this language shift, the current vitality level of Dayak Bentian language, and strategies to prevent its extinction. The study aims to assess the language’s vitality and analyze its shifting domains, using descriptive methods. Data on language usage across various contexts in Dilang Puti village are gathered from local informants. The data are then processed through stages: (1) categorizing language use by domain, (2) identifying shifts in use, (3) evaluating language vitality using UNESCO and EGIDS scales, and (4) concluding findings.

This paper discusses the cultural practices in ecotourism among the residents group in the Ubud region of Bali. It examines the role of the village youth group for the in ecotourism practices and explores as well as their role as a means of in achieving existential authenticity. The community-based tourism (CBT) program run by the youth group of Sebatu Village is similar to like the existing commercial trekking tours. By utilizing the natural and cultural resources of the village in which they live, they use the Balinese tradition combined with the spatial and existential authenticity of the Sebatu Village. In addition, previously marginalized resident groups are participating actively in ecotourism and this experience is providing economic benefits and new understanding of their traditional Balinese culture. In the end, this article will provide a new perspective on who should be the main agents in the tourism commercialization process that utilizes traditional culture in the tourism area.

Examining the border as governmentality during American colonialism in the Philippines, this study argues that while American and Filipino bureaucrats sought to control and safeguard the southwestern border of the Philippines from various forms of threats, some Moros and Chinese evaded this through smuggling (i.e. opium and Chinese coolies) and illegal immigration. The colonial powers carved the southern borders through treaties and agreements to legitimize access to the resources of their respective colonies. However, the Americans wanted to control some islands like Baguan (in Turtle Islands) to protect the archipelago from threats posed by illicit activities like smuggling. While authorities-imposed customs and immigration laws along the border, they also faced challenges in monitoring impending threats including active resistance to existing laws and the lack of government support for customs services.