Case Study - South Korea and Indonesia
Transformation of Traditional Arts and Cultural Practices
- Modernization reshaped traditional culture, leading to new interpretations, preservation efforts and hybrid artistic forms.
- Governments promoted cultural heritage to strengthen national identity amid modernization.
- Tourism encouraged the revival of traditional crafts and performances.
- Artists blended traditional techniques with modern styles in music, dance and visual arts.
- Urbanization reduced community transmission of older cultural practices.
- Global culture increased pressure on traditional arts to remain relevant.
Indonesia – Evolution of Traditional Arts (1980–2005)
Patterns and Adaptation
- Indonesian artists modernized traditional dance forms like Balinese Legong and Javanese Wayang.
- Cultural institutions promoted national identity through festivals and exhibitions.
- Younger generations adapted batik into new fashion designs.
- Traditional music like gamelan incorporated contemporary instruments.
- Government programs supported cultural preservation through education.
Impact and Significance
- Cultural modernization increased international recognition of Indonesian arts.
- Tourism strengthened commercial support for traditional performers.
- Urban youth displayed renewed interest in cultural expression.
- Global exposure promoted cross-cultural collaboration in artistic production.
- Historic traditions remained visible despite social change.
Definition
Cultural preservation
Efforts to protect and promote traditional practices.
Definition
Hybridization
Mixing of local cultural forms with global influences.
Cultural Impact of Globalization
- Globalization accelerated cultural exchange, reshaping popular culture, entertainment and identity across Asian societies.
- Western media influenced youth lifestyles in fashion, music and entertainment.
- Economic growth increased cultural consumption of foreign products.
- Asian cultural exports gained global audiences, strengthening soft power.
