KUNINGAN \u2014 Tina Wiryawati, a member of the West Java Regional\nRepresentative Council, has called on young Indonesians to continue\nprotecting and preserving Sundanese culture amid increasingly strong\ncurrents of modernisation. She made these remarks during a culture-based\ncommunity engagement event in Kuningan Regency.<\/p>\n
During the activity, Tina not only engaged in dialogue with residents\nbut also showcased Sundanese cultural elements through various\nexpressions of local tradition.<\/p>\n
According to her, a cultural approach is an effective way to\nstrengthen the relationship between elected representatives and society\nwhilst fostering pride in ancestral heritage.<\/p>\n
Tina believes that today\u2019s young generation faces significant\nchallenges from globalisation and rapid technological development. On\none hand, these advances bring many benefits.<\/p>\n
However, on the other hand, if not approached wisely, they could\ncause young people to gradually distance themselves from their own\ncultural roots. \u201cSundanese culture is our identity. We must not allow\nyoung people to lose their identity simply by becoming too immersed in\nforeign cultures,\u201d Tina said on Monday, 16 March 2026.<\/p>\n
She stressed that culture is not merely a symbol or ceremonial\ntradition, but rather life values passed down from generation to\ngeneration. Values such as silih asih (mutual affection), silih asah\n(mutual refinement), and silih asuh (mutual care), she said, represent\nthe noble philosophy of Sundanese society that must be maintained in\ndaily life.<\/p>\n
Through this culture-based community engagement event, Tina hopes\nthat society, particularly young people, will increasingly love and\nunderstand their regional culture. She also encourages more cultural\nactivities to be held within communities, at both village and regency\nlevels.<\/p>\n
According to Tina, cultural preservation cannot rely solely on the\ngovernment or arts communities, but requires active participation from\nall layers of society. Young people, she said, have an important role as\nsuccessors who will maintain the continuity of Sundanese traditions and\ncultural values in the future.<\/p>\n
She also believes that Sundanese culture has significant potential to\nbe developed as both a social force and a creative economy sector.\nVarious forms of traditional art, distinctive cuisine, and regional\nlanguage can become a source of pride whilst offering opportunities for\ntourism sector development.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf our culture is strong, our identity is strong. Culture can even\nbe an extraordinary attraction for our region,\u201d Tina said.<\/p>\n
During the event, Tina also called on parents and community leaders\nto work together to instil love for Sundanese culture in children from\nan early age. According to her, cultural education does not only take\nplace in schools, but must also begin in family and community\nsettings.<\/p>\n
She hopes that young people in West Java will not feel ashamed to\nspeak the Sundanese language, learn traditional arts, and understand\nlocal wisdom values that form part of community life.<\/p>\n
\u201cSundanese culture must not become merely a story of the past. We\nmust ensure that this culture remains alive and is passed on to future\ngenerations,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Through activities that prioritise a cultural approach, Tina hopes\nthat the relationship between society and local traditional values will\nstrengthen, so that Sundanese culture continues to be preserved and\nremains a source of pride for West Java society amid changing times.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tina-wiryawati-urges-young-people-not-to-abandon-sundanese-culture-1773759333", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }