Harmonisation of Religious Tourism and Local Sasak Culture In the Implementation of Sustainable Tourism at Loang Baloq Cemetery Tourism

Nurul Haromain, Mahyuni Mahyuni, Lalu Thohir

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This research aims to analyse the manifestations of religious tourism and local Sasak cultural practices at Loang Baloq Cemetery and evaluate sustainable tourism initiatives through three pillars: economic, sociocultural, and environmental sustainability. Using a qualitative methodology with an ethnographic design, this study involved observation, in-depth interviews with key informants, including the cemetery caretaker, neighbourhood head, and Pokdarwis officials, and documentation, with data analysis using the Miles and Huberman framework. Results show that Loang Baloq Cemetery has excellent potential as a sustainable religious tourism destination that integrates Islamic spiritual values with Sasak traditions through pilgrimage practices, including Besangi, Saur Sesangi, and Lebaran Topat, with high visitor loyalty (80-90% repeat pilgrims) and a positive economic impact on the local community. However, development is hindered by internal management conflicts, inadequate infrastructure, and suboptimal waste management. This research contributes by providing a comprehensive framework for sustainable religious tourism development while maintaining cultural authenticity.

10.22178/pos.124-49


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Religious Tourism; Sasak Culture; Sustainable Tourism; Loang Baloq Tomb; Ethnography

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