The Iron Bang of Culture: Creating a Documentary Film as a Resistance to Cultural Extinction on The Island of Lombok

Abstract

The documentary film Iron Bang of Culture originates from the observation that local communities were increasingly losing interest in the traditional gasing game. This documentary is based on direct observations of changes in community play culture regarding spinning top games amidst the development of digital technology. This traditional game, once a staple of community social activities, is now increasingly rare. The film uses a documentary approach, using field observations and interviews with spinning top players to document the game's practices and the perspectives of cultural actors regarding the continuation of this tradition. The observations indicate a shift in the interests of the younger generation, who are more interested in using digital devices than in traditional games. This situation has resulted in a decline in the cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. Through the narratives of elderly spinning top players, this film shows how the community is preserving traditions as a form of awareness of the threat of losing traditional games as part of their local cultural heritage.