BASABali
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| Established | 2011 |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
Region served | Indonesia |
| Website | www |
BASAbali is a non-profit online platform established in 2011, focusing on civic engagement and promotion of the Balinese language.[1] In addition to the Balinese language, BASAbali has a sister platform, BASAsulsel, serving the province of South Sulawesi, supporting the Makassarese and Buginese languages.[2]
Programs and objectives
The primary goal of BASAbali is an online "wiki," which includes a Balinese language dictionary,[3] a module for regular "wikithons" on civic issues, and a cultural wiki with entries about notable artists, historical events, etc.[4]
BASAbali was initiated to counter the diminishing use of the Balinese language. The platform seeks to reverse this trend through the development of digital resources and collaborations with local communities and schools. BASAbali wiki has evolved beyond a digital dictionary to become a community-driven space preserving the local language, culture, history, folklore, and beliefs.
Impact and awards
As of 2023, the platform has over 3 million users, primarily consisting of young people aged 18–35. Women represent over 58% of total users.[4] Individuals across Bali have contributed to the wiki by submitting video, text, photograph, and even video responses.
Bali's governor cited the platform in 2019 as a "welcome step to preserve the Balinese language".[5]
BASAbali received the UNESCO Confucius Prize in 2019, acknowledging its efforts in promoting literacy.[6]
References
- ^ "Homepage - new". BASAbali. 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Peresmian BASAsulsel Wiki Sebagai Wujud Pemertahanan Bahasa Daerah". Rumata ArtSpace.
- ^ "Digital dictionary to save Balinese language". The Jakarta Post.
- ^ a b Khan, Rabina (12 April 2023). "Indonesia's BASAbali online forums empower youth activists". Financial Times.
- ^ Bali, Kilas (18 March 2019). "Gubernur Koster Dukung Pelestarian Bahasa Bali Melalui Teknologi Digital "BASAbali Wiki"". Kilas Bali (in Indonesian).
- ^ Post, The Jakarta. "Balinese dictionary awarded UNESCO prize for literacy". The Jakarta Post.