Integrating ‘Popiapiara’ Values into the Sustainable Development of Buton’s Traditional Culinary Heritage

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10.2991/978-94-6463-908-7_3How to use a DOI?

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Traditional culinary heritage; Local culture; Economic sustainability; Indigenous values; Popiapiara

Abstract

This study delves into the integration of Popiapiara - a local cultural value emphasizing mutual care - into the sustainable development of Buton’s traditional culinary heritage, countering globalization’s threats. Through qualitative interviews and focus groups with 30 local culinary entrepreneurs and six experts in Buton, Indonesia, the research identifies challenges such as limited Popiapiara understanding, competition with modern cuisines, and low cultural literacy. It reveals Popiapiara’s role in bolstering social capital via collaboration and shared values, enhancing consumer satisfaction (mean = 4.47), business resilience (mean = 4.23), and competitiveness (mean = 4.03). However, generational gaps (low youth interest, mean = 3.08) and insufficient institutional support (3.5%) impede full implementation. Aligning Popiapiara with SDGs 2 and 11, the study underscores its significance in promoting food security, cultural identity, and inclusive economic growth. It advocates for policy interventions, digital innovation, and youth engagement to sustain Buton’s culinary heritage, highlighting the embedding of indigenous values into sustainable business practices for cultural preservation and economic viability in a globalized world.

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AU  - Antasalam Ajo
AU  - Wardana Wardana
AU  - Mursyid Fikhri
AU  - Nur Aysa
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/07
TI  - Integrating ‘Popiapiara’ Values into the Sustainable Development of Buton’s Traditional Culinary Heritage
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation in Food Science, Culinary Art, and Fashion Technology (INNOFATEC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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