Lowokwaru, MC – Technological progress apparently does not entirely bring positive impacts to society, especially for the younger generation. It is undeniable that with the advancement of technology and information, everyone can get any information at any time through gadgets that it has. Openness of information also does not provide space and time limits for each individual.
Related to this, technological developments also have a negative impact on children's development. For example, someone who is already busy playing with the virtual world, then he will tend to be indifferent and not pay attention to his surroundings. The attitude of tolerance and togetherness will decrease because he already feels comfortable with his new toys.
This kind of thing cannot be allowed, because it will also erode traditional culture which can affect the mentality of the nation's children. Some of these things are the basis for holding the Padhang Bulan Festival Ing Old Malang by the Department of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) of Malang City, Wednesday (18/5) at the East Java Cultural Park. This festival was attended and featured children from several studios and communities in Malang City.
Deputy Mayor of Malang Drs. Sutiaji who was present and opened the event said that this event has a deep meaning, where activities like this will instill and teach the community the meaning of tolerance and togetherness. "Through games "Traditional (games) will automatically instill an attitude of mutual respect among children, so that in the future the implementation of events like this must be increased again," he said.
"Globalization and openness of information cause cultural acculturation and cultural assimilation, and it is inevitable so that this event can be an antidote. Therefore, every parent should be able to be an example for their children so that they can produce the next generation of the nation with character," added the PKB politician.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Malang City Culture and Tourism Office, Ida Ayu Made Wahyuni, SH, M.Si, said that the aim of the event was to educate children to remember activities or games in the past such as games that. “In essence, with traditional toys like Gobak Sodor can foster a strong sense of brotherhood, friendship and kinship. In games "There is a sense of tolerance, and after doing the activity they are like brothers," he explained.
Not only will it be a routine agenda, according to the woman who is familiarly called Ida, this activity is also expected to increase tourist visits to Malang City in the future. "Everything will be a process, and the seriousness of the youth community who care about culture and synergy with the local government, activities like this will certainly have a very positive impact," she concluded. (say/yon)
