Nab’Han Musyaffa, Yulius, Taqyuddin, Nani Darheni, Imelda Yance, Muhammad Ramdhan, Aji Putra Perdana, Erianjoni, Arie Yulfa, Aprizon Putra, Hadiwijaya L. Salim, Ira Dillenia, Harry Ferdiansyah
This research aims to elucidate the cultural landscape in Sepaku sub-district in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, addressing the need for comprehensive data on local cultural conditions and boundaries. This research uses a comprehensive approach with primary and secondary data to analyse the cultural landscape in Sepaku, which is under the Penajam Paser Utara Regency. The findings indicate that the cultural landscape is influenced by the acculturation of ethnicities, such as Paser Balik, Bugis, Javanese and Toraja. The toponymy in the sub-district reflects historical and cultural narratives, with influences from Paser Balik, Javanese, Kutai, Indonesian and Bugis languages. In addition, traditional arts, architecture and livelihoods in Sepaku show cultural diversification triggered by migration and accessibility. The varied geographical conditions, with hilly areas in the west and lowlands in the east, also influence the distribution of culture and interaction between communities. As Sepaku has been designated as the core region for the New Capital City of Indonesia, or IKN, this research provides crucial insights into how the ongoing development and urbanisation of the region may affect local cultural dynamics and the preservation of traditional identities. © UMT Press
Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia, West Java, Depok, 16424, Indonesia; Research Centre for Conservation of Marine and Inland Water Resources, National Research and Innovation Agency, West Java, Bogor, 16915, Indonesia; Research Centre for Language and Literature Preservation, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, 12710, Indonesia; Research Centre for Geospatial, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bandung, 40135, Indonesia; Centre for Topographic and Toponym Mapping, Geospatial Information Agency, West Java, Bogor, 16911, Indonesia; Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, South Sumatra, Padang, 25171, Indonesia; Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, South Sumatra, Padang, 25171, Indonesia
