Exploring The Values of Local Wisdom as An Effort to Development of Madurese Gastronomic Tourism

Abstract

Gastronomic tourism is one of the concepts that aspire to be realized in the future tourism industry.  This article seeks to explore various culinary tourism potentials based on local wisdom values as an effort to realize gastronomic tourism in Madura.    Madura is one of the regions that has various   culinary potentials and local wisdom values that are still sustainable today and are able to attract tourists.  The method used in this study is an exploratory qualitative approach.  Data collection techniques are carried out by direct observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were religious leaders, communities, tour managers, and tourists. The results showed   that the value of local wisdom that can be a tourist attraction is cultural festivals, natural attractions, religion, cultural tourism, culinary and community life   that has educational value.  These various tourist attractions are not only oriented towards economic benefits, but also as a medium for preserving noble socio-cultural and environmental values, as well as has educational value for tourists through the experience of tourist activities.  The value of local wisdom that is still maintained is expected to always be passed on to the younger generation and can be useful for many parties, therefore this tourist activity always need support from various parties.