WEAVING PHILOSOPHY, BUILDING TOGETHERNESS: INTRODUCING BATIK TO THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS OF INDONESIA AND MALAYSIA

Abstract

This community service program aims to provide in-depth guidance on batik as one of the cultural objects of  the Indonesian archipelago that is rich in life philosophy and religious values. The method used is a hybrid approach, combining offline and online guidance sessions. Offline activities are carried out directly at batik centers, where participants have the opportunity to practice the batik process firsthand. After that, online mentoring continues by presenting professional batik observers and activists from batik art studios to enrich the participants' understanding. The target participants in this activity are participants from Indonesia and Malaysia. The main output of this activity is a scientific paper compiled by the participants, which reflects their understanding of the cultural heritage of batik.