[Unpad.ac.id, 28/03/2016] Universitas Padjadjaran in collaboration with Society of Panglawungan Sundanese Literature (PPSS) preserved Sundanese literature treasures through development of Sundanese literature database. This collaboration is done to preserve the wealth of Sundanese Literature ranging from the early period to the present.
Dean of Faculty of Arts Unpad, Yuyu Yuhana Risagarniwa, PhD., said that literature as part of Sundanese culture, must be continuously introduced to the community, especially in West Java. Therefore, saving treasures of Sundanese Literature is now a priority.
“Unpad shares the same vision with PPSS, that is to preserve Sundanese culture,” said Yuyu in his speech at the event “50 Years of PPSS Milangkala”, at Rumentang Siang Art Building, Bandung, Monday (28/03).
At the event Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Unpad with PPSS was signed. The signing was conducted by Yuyu, representing the Rector, and Chairman of PPSS, Dadan Sutisna.
Databases compiling done by PPSS was initially to documents Sundanese literature work of various published authors, from book, various media and magazines. Process documentation involves digitizing physical form of the work to be stored in the data center.
Dadan Sutisna, the initiator of Sundanese literature database, said that literature documentation is a process often forgotten by literature and language activists. In fact, a complete and systematic documentation is an effective effort to preserve the treasures of Sundanese literature.
“Until now there has been no single library that stores complete works of Sundanese literature. Sundanese literature is now still scattered everywhere, “said Dadan.
The lack of complete archive of complete Sundanese literature has inspires Dadan to start complete documentation. The documentation process itself is achieved by scanning samples collected from several sources.
The documentation process is largely completed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of PPSS. The documentation program is called Sundanese Literature Data Center and has covered hundreds of Sundanese authors who has not been previously well documented.
This database preparation is also fully supported by Unpad. Rector, Prof. Tri Hanggono Achmad, through a video feature said that benefits of documentation process is not only for the current generation, but also for future generations. Thus, the treasures of Sundanese literature will remain accessible.
“Sundanese Literature Data Center is not only building the physical content but also placing literature closer through familiar information technology,” said Rector.
This program, said Rector, is also in line with plans to develop Unpad Cultural Studies Center. Therefore, the preparation of data center is also part of the academic process Unpad future.
“Unpad remains committed to preserving Sundanese culture. As long as Unpad is still standing, Sundanese literature in university will remain be, “said Rector.
In regard to Sundanese Cultural Studies Center development, Yuyu explains that the study center will become a place of study Sundanese Culture. “The focus will be to study the matters related to Sundanese culture, art and literature. The study center will also be part of program Unpad Nyaah ka Jabar implementation, “said Yuyu. *
Reported by Arief Maulana / eh
