Endra Joelianto
The Lopo Podcast Culture House in South Central Timor (Soe), East Nusa Tenggara, is a cultural preservation initiative that integrates local traditions with modern technology. The main focus is preserving the Bonet Dance and the local wisdom of the Atoin Meto people, which are currently threatened by changing times. Through the podcast platform, traditional art, stories and music are revived and made accessible to future generations, both locally and globally.
This cultural house is not only a place for art training, but also a collaboration space for local artists to create new works that remain rooted in Timor's cultural identity. Activities include archiving traditions, regular training, and artistic performances that bring people closer to the heritage of their ancestors. The local community is the main actor in managing this cultural house, ensuring the continuity of traditions through active participation.
With the support of digital technology and modern marketing strategies, the Lopo Podcast Culture House is expected to not only preserve culture, but also increase its appeal as a unique cultural tourism destination. This initiative is a strategic step to maintain the sustainability of South Central Timor culture while strengthening the cultural identity of the archipelago in facing the challenges of the modern era.
- Building the Lopo Cultural House equipped with Podcast facilities as a center for education, preservation, dissemination and creation of Indonesian culture in South Central Timor (Soe) as a 3T region. - Preserving the culture of South Central Timor, Bonet Dance and weaving, through social media with podcast technology. - Disseminate information and understanding about the culture of South Central Timor to the national and international levels. - Encourage active community participation in the process of preserving Indonesian culture.
- Preserving Local Culture → Preserving and reviving the culture of South Central Timor through podcast technology. - Local Community Empowerment → Providing space for local communities to be involved in arts training and creating cultural content. - Wider Cultural Dissemination → Leveraging podcasts to reach a global audience, especially the younger generation. - Education and Cultural Appreciation → Increasing awareness about the importance of local culture through digital media. - Local Economic Development → Become a cultural tourism destination that supports the local community's economy. - Art Collaboration → Become a forum for local artists to collaborate and create new works.