Preserving Local Identity through Gastronomy Tourism in Cultural Heritage Destinations

Rulli Krisnanda; Arzendy Berlian Sabrina; Nayla Krisdra Ramadhani

doi:10.55927/ijbae.v4i6.489

Authors

Rulli Krisnanda Universitas Merdeka Malang
Arzendy Berlian Sabrina Universitas Merdeka Malang
Nayla Krisdra Ramadhani Universitas Merdeka Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijbae.v4i6.489

Keywords:

Preserving, Local Identity, Gastronomy Tourism, Cultural Heritage, Destinations

Abstract

This study analyzes the role of gastronomic tourism in preserving and revitalizing local identity amid global homogenization. Using a qualitative interpretive case study, the research was conducted in Kayutangan Heritage Village, Malang City. Data were collected through observation, participation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving 12 informants, including culinary actors, destination managers, tourists, and cultural figures. Thematic analysis reveals that gastronomy functions not only as a tourist attraction but also as a medium for transmitting cultural values, strengthening community identity, and supporting a tradition-based creative economy. The study concludes that integrating tourism management, community participation, and authentic cultural interpretation effectively sustains local identity and contributes to the development of heritage-based destination management models.

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