Indonesian Youngster as Foundation of Local and National Culture

Cultural diversity has become local wisdom that has spread throughout the archipelago.However, it still needs to be disseminated and introduced, especially to the younger generation, so this uniqueness can continue to be preserved and cannot be replaced by foreign cultures that enter Indonesia. 

The younger generation plays a very important role in preserving culture. Its contribution can have a broad impact on the nation’s development and state because the young generation, as the millennial generation, tends to have different views according to the times so that unthinkable ideas can also emerge from them. All these positive and actual ideas can help improve several aspects to support the development of the country and the ability to compete in these modern times and global trends.

In addition, by getting to know your own culture better, you can also anticipate the bad effects of globalization. This is because Indonesian people today prefer a culture that they think is more interesting or more unique and practical. Many of these national and local cultures have faded due to future generations who are interested in learning and inheriting them. We know that the influence of globalization and westernization will spread to all corners of the country in the universe, which will impact on breaking the roots of traditional culture. 

Therefore, we as young Indonesians need to take actual, well-planned, and well-managed actions to preserve the cultural heritage of our nation. We as Indonesian youth must also continue to build an important role for our nation and seek more resources that come within us to preserve our own cultural values, traditions, and diversity and become an integrative force for our local culture. In order to build and preserve it to destroy our national identity. 

References

Kristianto, A. W. (Tanpa Tahun). Peran Generasi Penerus Bangsa Dalam MempertahankanBudaya Bangsa Indonesia (The Role of the Nation’s Next Generation in Defending Indonesian Nation’s Culture). 

Nahak, H. M. (2019). UPAYA MELESTARIKAN BUDAYAINDONESIADI ERA GLOBALISASI. Jurnal Sosiologi Nusantara Vol.5, No.1 , 66-76.

Rodhiya, R. (2016). Indonesian Youngster Role in Preserving Their Local and National Culture. Diakses pada tanggal 17 April 2021 di: https://www.kompasiana.com/indigonaufal/582928474523bd4c05549ad5/indonesian-youngster-role-in-preserving-their-local-and-national-culture?page=all.