SEKAA JANGER KOLOK: STRATEGI PEMBERDAYAAN KELOMPOK DISABILITAS DAN PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA BUDAYA

Abstract

Disability is a condition with mental and physical limitations that an individual has since birth. Disability groups often experience discrimination in society and are marginalized in development. This is different from the disability group in Bengkala Village, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province. This group was able to develop through social and cultural life that was preserved from generation to generation. Bengkala Village is unique and diverse by forming a source of activity and creativity through "Sekaa Janger Kolok" in the sustainable development of cultural tourism so that it is able to compete in creating a cultural tourism village. The aim of this research is to analyze cultural tourism development strategies through empowering the disability group "Sekaa Janger Kolok". The method used in this research is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The data used in this research is primary data and secondary data originating from related literature. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews with several parties such as village heads, sekaa heads, and tourists. The research results from this paper are, strategies for empowering disability groups which include activities and creativity based on local wisdom through "Sekaa Janger Kolok" as well as inclusion of the Sekaa Janger Kolok disability group in the development of cultural tourism in Bengkala Village, Bali. The conclusion is the preservation of socio-cultural values through the uniqueness of "Sekaa Janger Kolok" in an effort to develop cultural tourism and empower disability groups in the Bengkala Village community, Buleleng Regency so as to create the existence of a sustainable Cultural Tourism Village.