Social Transformation and Cultural Resilience in a Multicultural Society: A Study of the Durenseribu Community, Depok City

Abstract

Urbanization, technological development, and increasing social mobility have significantly transformed patterns of social interaction in urban communities. These changes are often associated with the weakening of local cultural practices and traditional social bonds. However, recent studies suggest that local communities may demonstrate cultural resilience by adapting traditions to contemporary social contexts. This study aims to examine how local cultural resilience is maintained within a multicultural urban community in Durenseribu, Depok City. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving community members and local cultural actors selected through purposive sampling. The findings reveal that local cultural practices such as   selametan ,   tahlilan , family religious gatherings, and communal celebrations continue to function as important social spaces that strengthen social cohesion and collective identity among diverse ethnic and religious groups. These practices not only carry religious meanings but also serve as mechanisms for sustaining social integration in a multicultural environment. In addition, the study finds that the community increasingly utilizes digital media to document and disseminate cultural activities, indicating a process of cultural adaptation rather than cultural decline. The study argues that cultural resilience in urban communities is shaped by the dynamic interaction between tradition, social solidarity, and technological adaptation. This finding contributes to sociological discussions on cultural sustainability in multicultural urban societies.