Preservation of Local Arts and Culture in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges Preservation of Local Arts and Culture in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract

The academic article aims to reflect the significance of preserving local arts and culture in the digital era, a topic of utmost importance today, as digital technology plays a transformative role in reshaping lifestyles and cultures globally. This article focuses on studying the opportunities and challenges related to the preservation of local arts and culture through digital technology. The use of digital media facilitates broader dissemination of cultural heritage, making it more accessible to the public. For instance, the preservation and distribution of information online, the presentation of art through applications or virtual platforms, and the sustainable survival of local arts and culture in the modern era. However, these transformations also bring several challenges, such as the distortion of cultural information, the tension between traditional customs and new technologies, and the risk of losing cultural values due to commercialization in digital media. Therefore, the article proposes a conceptual framework that integrates traditional conservation with digital innovation, offering solutions to effectively address these issues and to restore and preserve local arts and culture. The article also suggests that stakeholders, including communities, artists, and the government, should collaborate to appropriately apply technology to ensure that the preservation of local arts and culture can proceed in a balanced and relevant manner in accordance with contemporary times.