@article{ART003301233},
author={Mochamad Ilham},
title={Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance},
journal={SUVANNABHUMI},
issn={2092-738X},
year={2026},
volume={18},
number={1},
pages={43-73},
doi={10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43}
TY - JOUR
AU - Mochamad Ilham
TI - Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance
JO - SUVANNABHUMI
PY - 2026
VL - 18
IS - 1
PB - Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies
SP - 43
EP - 73
SN - 2092-738X
AB - This research examines the current state of oral traditions and the transmission of folk performing arts in East Java, Indonesia, amidst modern societal changes. While oral traditions remain vital for cultural preservation, their conventional modes of transmission are increasingly misaligned with today's fast-paced, digital-oriented environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this issue, accelerating the shift toward digital entertainment and deepening the marginalization of traditional arts. Despite its urgency, this topic remains underexplored in academic literature. Using an ethnographic approach and drawing on cultural transmission and resilience theory, this study analyzes how folk performing arts endure, adapt, or decline in response to these challenges. It highlights the central role of transmission practices in sustaining cultural continuity. It also explores the involvement of key stakeholders, including local governments, educational institutions, and NGOs, in either supporting or neglecting these efforts. The findings reveal a persistent tension between preserving authenticity and embracing innovation. Ultimately, the study offers strategic insights into how East Java's rich artistic heritage can be transmitted more sustainably to future generations.
KW - cultural preservation;East Java;oral tradition;;performing arts;transmission process
DO - 10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
ER -
Mochamad Ilham. (2026). Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance. SUVANNABHUMI, 18(1), 43-73.
Mochamad Ilham. 2026, "Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance", SUVANNABHUMI, vol.18, no.1 pp.43-73. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham "Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance" SUVANNABHUMI 18.1 pp.43-73 (2026) : 43.
Mochamad Ilham. Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance. 2026; 18(1), 43-73. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham. "Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance" SUVANNABHUMI 18, no.1 (2026) : 43-73.doi: 10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham. Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance. SUVANNABHUMI, 18(1), 43-73. doi: 10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham. Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance. SUVANNABHUMI. 2026; 18(1) 43-73. doi: 10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham. Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance. 2026; 18(1), 43-73. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
Mochamad Ilham. "Preservation and Transformation of Oral Tradition and Folk Performing Arts in East Java, Indonesia: Contemporary Challenges and Cultural Inheritance" SUVANNABHUMI 18, no.1 (2026) : 43-73.doi: 10.22801/svn.2026.18.1.43
