Assessment of the Cultural Landscape Identity for Rawabogo Tourism Village Development in Bandung Regency - Indonesia

Abstract

The cultural landscape, a product of human intervention overlapping with nature, holds historical and cultural significance, strengthening regional identity. Despite varying recognition, Rawabogo Village boasts a distinct cultural landscape, necessitating identity assessment for village development. This research utilizes a rationalistic paradigm and qualitative approach to analyze identity components - form, function, and semantics - and aspects of the cultural landscape - material, immaterial, and relationships. Results linked to Sundanese cosmology reveal two identities: formal identity, seen in the spiritually significant Nagara Padang Site, and substantial identity, embodying indigenous cultural values. Leveraging this cultural identity could boost the development of Rawabogo Village as a culture-based tourism destination.