Preserving Roots, Nurturing Growth
“Gatara is a foundation aimed at maintaining balance in cultural practices within the context of contemporary enterprise. It supports culture as a source of value across various forms of expression. It reflects epistemology in practice through research, articles, physical products, community service, and digital products.”
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Malang, IndonesiaProgram
Gatara Cultural Lab
is a community-driven cultural research initiative that documents, explores, and develops local knowledge and practices across Indonesia. Through collaboration between researchers, activists, academics, and local communities, it aims to preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development.
Gatara Pustakawidya
is a community-based literacy program developed by GATARA to expand access to contextual knowledge rooted in local wisdom and open to all. It integrates reading and writing activities with cultural exploration, folklore, indigenous languages, and environmental awareness.
Teaser Film Dokumenter "Merawat Ulur-Ulur Merawat Kehidupan"
Ritual Ulur-Ulur merupakan tradisi tahunan masyarakat di empat desa Kecamatan Campurdarat, Tulungagung, yang dilangsungkan setiap Jumat Legi di bulan Selo dalam kalender Jawa. Ritual ini menjadi ungkapan rasa syukur atas keberlangsungan air Telaga Buret, sumber mata air penting yang menopang kehidupan sosial budaya setempat. Selain menjaga memori kolektif, Ulur-Ulur juga berfungsi sebagai upaya pelestarian lingkungan. Namun, meski telah ditetapkan sebagai Warisan Budaya Takbenda (WBTB), tradisi ini tak luput dari berbagai persoalan, seperti minimnya regenerasi dan menurunnya dukungan masyarakat. Film ini menyoroti beragam isu yang menghambat keberlanjutan ritual tersebut.