Eksistensi Budaya Nias Di Kalangan Generasi Muda Di Tengah Perkembangan Teknologi Dan Arus Globalisasi

Abstract

Nias culture is an important part of the identity of the Nias community and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, technological developments and the forces of globalization have brought changes to the ways in which young people recognize, understand, and practice their local culture. This article aims to discuss the existence of Nias culture among young people, as well as the opportunities and challenges of preserving it amid technological developments and globalization. This study uses a literature review method with a qualitative descriptive approach. The sources consist of scientific articles relevant to Nias culture, young people, local wisdom-based education, technology, and cultural preservation. The findings indicate that technological developments are not only a challenge to local culture but can also serve as a means of introducing and preserving Nias culture. Young people play an important role because they are the successors of cultural traditions and, at the same time, a group closely connected to technological developments. Therefore, the preservation of Nias culture needs to be carried out through education, family, community, and the wise use of digital media.