Preserving Begendang Sarawak Through Digitalization for Future Generations Begendang.
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THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL |
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Title :
Preserving Begendang Sarawak Through Digitalization for Future Generations Begendang. |
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Author :
Nurulakmal Abdul Wahid, Hafzan Zannie Hamza, Leng Poh Gee and Nur Nabila Michael Luang Abdullah |
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Abstract:
This article examines the digitalization of Begendang Sarawak, a traditional Malay drumming performance that is integral to the cultural identity of the Malay people in Sarawak, Malaysia. This study aims to explore how digital platforms can help keep the Begendang Sarawak drumming performance alive and important today, especially as there are increasing worries about losing cultural traditions and the need for effective ways to preserve them. The ethnographic approach drives the research, which includes fieldwork, direct observation, and semi-structured interviews with local practitioners and cultural activists. While attempting to digitize performance techniques, educational strategies, and oral traditions, the article depicts the current status of Begendang, Sarawak. The results indicate that digitization has major implications for cultural transmission, particularly in terms of enhancing public access, documenting at-risk practices, and facilitating cross-cultural artistic partnerships. Additionally, using digital tools alongside traditional methods shows a positive relationship between technology and tradition, which questions the usual separation between them. Based on cultural sensitivity and community engagement, this study concludes that digitization may be a viable strategy for preserving intangible cultural heritage. It contributes to ongoing scholarly discussions on heritage preservation by offering critical analysis of how traditional art forms might adapt and thrive in the digital age while maintaining their authenticity.
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| DOI: XXXX |
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How to cite:
Wahid, N. A. et al. (2025). Preserving Begendang Sarawak Through Digitalization for Future Generations Begendang. The Sarawak Museum Journal, 89 (110): 57-72 |
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