How is the Cultural Identity on Aceh Post Conflict 1998-2005 in Langsa?

Abstract

---Cultural identity in Langsa after the conflict in Aceh became an interesting study because it has multicultural roots and society. This paper aims to identify how the construction of cultural identity in Langsa after the Aceh conflict, seen from the developing community culture and its museum collections, and how the construction of cultural identity contributes to maintaining harmonious values to the Aceh multi-ethnic community aftermath the conflict. Methodologically, this study used a qualitative approach through a phenomenological research design. The techniques used in collecting data were in-depth interviews, observation, and literature review. The data was analyzed through an interactive analysis model. The findings showed that in a multicultural society culture of Langsa city since the Aceh post-conflict, the cultural identity construction, politically and policy-wise was more dominant than the multicultural identity construction. However, multicultural identity was given an excellent opportunity in its existence. Then, the cultural identities developed in Langsa, both Acehnese and multicultural, were campaigning peace and harmony. Thus, cultural identity in Aceh’s post-conflict played a role in the process of social cohesion to create a sustainable and peaceful society. The construction of cultural identity in Langsa still leaves homework related to strengthening customary institutions, strengthening season collections, improving management, and providing policy support for the development of multicultural society cultural identity.