The writing system for recording cultural knowledge : in case study of Urak lawoi writing system for recording ‘Ari pajak’ ceremony

Abstract

Writing systems are a tool for recording Ethnic languages which are spoken by native speakers. They can use this tool to record their cultural and ethnic knowledge in their own language. The process involves selecting their important cultural stories and writing them down. Linguists and Anthropologists fulfill the role of facilitators who work together with them. In this case study, the Urak Lawoi team is able to use their writing system for the recording the ‘Ari pajak’ ceremony and use it as a manual for their community.