THE CONTRIBUTION OF HOHÓ ORAL LITERATURE TO NATIONAL CULTURAL RESILIENCE AND SOVEREIGNTY: A STUDY OF SOUTHERN NIAS CULTURE
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Intangible Cultural Heritage, Cultural Sovereignty, National Identity, Hohó Oral LiteratureAbstract
The oral literature of Hohó in South Nias constitutes a concrete representation of the rich cosmology and local historiography of the ethnic Nias, which is deeply imbued with the transmission of ancestral values. This study aims to analyze the urgency of preserving oral traditions as a fundamental pillar in maintaining national cultural sovereignty amidst the currents of globalization. Through a comparative approach to domestic regulations and international instruments, this analysis asserts that local culture serves as the primary foundation for national cultural identity. The cultural transformation from the Gomo region to South Nias exhibits a pattern of dynamic continuity that preserves collective memory across generations. This study is also aligned with contemporary academic discourses regarding the importance of repatriating historical artifacts and strengthening the national legal framework to revitalize intangible cultural heritage. The synthesis of these elements demonstrates that the active protection of local heritage, such as Hohó, is not merely an exercise in nostalgic conservation, but rather a strategic instrument for reinforcing the cultural resilience of the nation on the global stage.
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