Through Culture We Unite

VCC 655 / MANAGEMENT OF HISTORICAL & CULTURAL ARTEFACT

NAJWA NATASHA BINTI MOHD FAUZI / 2022786825

SIR ALIF HAIQAL
PREPARED :
 UNESCO one of the agencies that
preserve the international cultural
UNESCO stand for United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural
What is UNESCO heritage. In addition, UNESCO seeks to
encourage the identification, protection
Organization is a specialized agency
of the United Nations.
?? and preservation of cultural and natural
heritage around the world considered to
be of outstanding value to humanity.

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 Due to this issues, UNESCO take initiative to organise a global social media
What is the benefit campaign. So on 9th April 2020, UNESCO launch a global social media campaign
with theme 'Through Culture We Unite’.
from this promotion
during the Covid-19 Community Engagement
Pandemic? The campaign encouraged people to share their cultural experiences, traditions, and heritage
online, fostering a sense of community and connection despite physical distancing measures.

#MuseumFromHome
#ShareCulture
#ShareOurHeritage

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 As seen by the numerous hashtag campaigns that were started at the international levels to highlight the value of
culture and heritage as a source of inspiration, resiliency, and creative innovation in modern times, and shared
Community Engagement experiences increased during the pandemic.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

By emphasizing the role of culture in uniting communities, the campaign underscored the importance of preserving cultural heritage sites, traditions, and
practices. This can lead to increased efforts to safeguard cultural assets for future generations.

Photo sharing sites, such as Instagram, are commonly regarded either as spaces where communal views and
experiences evolve as a result of picture exchange, or as visual archives where sharing pictures in the present naturally
leads to a collective interpretation of the past,” (van Dijck, 2011).
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 The campaign likely raised awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting cultural heritage,
Education and Awareness encouraging dialogue about cultural diversity and inclusion.

Promotion of Cultural Industries

The campaign likely highlighted the importance of cultural industries such as arts, crafts, music, and literature, drawing attention to their economic and
social contributions. This can lead to increased support for cultural institutions and practitioners, especially during challenging times.

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 Digital Connectivity
In a time of physical distancing, the campaign leveraged digital platforms to connect people globally. This not only promoted
cultural exchange but also demonstrated the power of technology in fostering meaningful connections and collaborations
across borders.

& How?

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Cultural Property

Imovable Movable
 Imovable
Immovable heritage consists of buildings, land and other historically-valuable items that are connected by fixed
foundations to the ground.

Historical and Cultural immovable properties:

Historical Building Archeological/Sites

Monument

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 • In the Neolithic period, it is believed that there was a culture based on large stones in Southeast Asia
Imovable / Monument known as the Megalith culture. In fact, due to its uniqueness in some places, it is also known as the
"living stone culture."
• This culture has been widely practiced in Southeast Asia, and it is believed to be an authentic local
Batu Megalith (PD) tradition, not influenced by the outside world.

Megalithic culture

refers to the Greek word 'Mega' Megalithic culture in Negeri Sembilan and Malacca (Naning)
is of the 'alignment' type, which is also found in other
means 'Big' and 'Lith' means 'Stone'.
countries such as North East India and Indonesia (Evans
1921).

The Megalithic culture is said to have started

Megalithic culture in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan was
at the end of the Neolithic period, estimated to
brought in by the people who practiced customs (customs
have occurred between 2500-1500 BC.
of pepatih) and migrated to Melaka and Negeri Sembilan as
early as the 15th century, during the rule of the Malacca
Malay Sultanate (Muhamad Mahfuz Nordin, 1997).
Source, Pengkalan Kempas PD,2023

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 Types Of Megalith Stone

Megalith Stone (Menhir) Megalith Stone (Delmen) Megalith Stone (Kubur Kepingan)

Megalith Stone (Tempayan Batu) Megalith Stone (Sakrofagus) Megalith Stone (Alignment)

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 The Concept Of Megalith Stone
Megaliths, also known as megalithic stones, are closely associated with the culture known as the 'Living Stone Culture'. References
and stories about living stones are prevalent within the Megalithic cultural traditions, particularly among the Malay community in
Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. It is possible that this belief still exists in other locations as well.

Gotong Royong
Ritual

Status Social
Tempat Keramat

Penghormatan

Pengaruh Animisme

Tapak Kubur
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 Movable
“Movable heritage” is a term used to define any natural or manufactured object or collection of heritage significance. Responsibility for
movable heritage is shared by private owners and government and community organisations.

Historical and Cultural movable heritage or museum object

Musical Instrument

Caklempong

Source, Muzium Negeri Sembilan

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 Movable / Musical Instrument
Caklempong

Caklempong is a traditional musical instrument

from the idiophone family that employs a
diatonic scale. This traditional musical
CakLempong grew among the Malay
instrument from Minangkabau belongs to the
community of Minangkabau descent in
small gong family.
Negeri Sembilan who came from
Minangkabau or West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Now CakLempong's music has established
itself in other states and is taught in schools
and higher learning centers.
'Cak' refers to the drum beat sound, while
'Lempong' signifies the beating of “boning”. This
traditional art form combines music with dance,
singing, and drama (taridra).
Additionally, it is recognized by various names such as
Telempong, Celempong, and Taklempong. It is made of
bronze and uses a molding technique. The word
CakLempong is also used to describe the type of ensemble.

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 Caklempong
Caklempong is played during the coronation ceremony of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, serving as music accompaniment for
pencak silat and dance. Additionally, it is played for various purposes, including wedding ceremonies, inaugurations, and celebrations.

• Traditional caklempong music serves various functions, accompanying work, medical rituals,
daily life, official ceremonies, religious events, and dance.
• The primary purpose of caklempong music is to entertain.
• Additionally, caklempong music plays a significant role as the musical backdrop for
wedding parties, official events, and ceremonies involving senior officials of a state.

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 Caklempong

Tingkah

play music with harmony, and rhythm, often

Gendang Ibu and Anak
following the beat of the “Gendang Ibu" to
reinforce the rhythm of the song
play the beat of the song, and
control the tempo.

Sauwa

play an ostinato with rhythmically

Gereteh 1 & 2

play the melody, melodic cautery, ostinato,

and chords

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By celebrating cultural diversity, heritage, and
expressions, we not only find common ground This theme highlights the importance
but also appreciate the richness that different of leveraging culture as a bridge to
cultures bring to our global society. connect people, inspire collaboration,
and build a more inclusive and
harmonious world.