Community Cultures in Creating the Place-Bound Identity in Musi Riparian, Palembang

Main Authors: Fitri, Maya, Triyadi, Sugeng
Format: Article NonPeerReviewed application/pdf
Terbitan: Elsevier , 2015
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Online Access: http://eprints.unsri.ac.id/8004/1/Maya_Fitri%2DProcedia.pdf
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815033571
http://eprints.unsri.ac.id/8004/
Daftar Isi:
  • The proximity to water bodies has a great influence in shaping an urban built environment. Water cultures such as flood management, fishery, daily water supply, and water transportation are closely related to the establishment of settlements. This study aims to prove that in creating the place-bound identity, the physical structure are to be supported by activities of the community, especially in the Musi Riparian settlements. This study covers the Almunawar Arab community which has created a strong identity of the place. Islamic culture and physical condition of riparian environment has contributed to the unique character of this settlement. Data on physical environment is collected by field observation and in depth-interviews with community leaders are used to identify the cultural contribution of the community.