Participation of Local Communities in Supporting the Development of Dark Sky Tourism (Observatorium-Timau) Amfoang Central

Abstract

This research is intended to understand the participation of local people in supportingthe Wisata Gelap Observatorium-Timau (Dark Tourism Observatory-Timau) in districtCentral Amfoang in Kupang District. The participation of local communities (3 Amfoang tribes) in giving their land to build the Timau-observatory is an important part of contribution in their village development. The involvement of the Central Amfoang District Government shows continued support from the government to the development of the Dark Tourism Observatory-Timau. The involvement carried out by the District Government is by holding socialization activities for the construction of the Timau-Observatory and preparing natural resources and human resources. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to find out what factors (internal and external) influence community participation in the construction of the observatory and dark sky tourism in Central Amfoang. This is part of the form of participation as a form of love for the development of regional development. Based on the results of the discussion and analysis of the research conducted, it can be concluded as follows. The form of community participation is seen from internal and external factors in supporting the development of the Dark Tourism Observatory-Timau, Central Amfoang District. Related to internal factors such as community work, education, gender, and beliefs. As well as external (environmental) factors, namely all interested parties and have an influence on certain programs, such as traditional leaders, religious leaders, community leaders and government leaders. The participation of the community and government so far has been going well with the awareness of the community and the government itself, they think that it is important to support a development that is in their area, because it will have a positive impact and have an effect on regional progress.