Heritage Assemblages. The Heritage Site of Borobudur (Indonesia) as a Cultural Landscape

Indonesian activists and academics have redefined the UNESCO World Heritage concept of 'cultural landscape' as saujana budaya, creating a localized, politically charged term that reflects Indonesia's syncretic Hindu-Buddhist heritage. This translation is not merely linguistic but an act of resistance against narrow governmental heritage policies, empowering local stakeholders to shape Borobudur's narrative while centering its sacred and spiritual dimensions. The study reveals how saujana budaya serves as a tool for inclusive heritage management, challenging dominant discourses during Indonesia's Reformasi era.

Esposito Andujar, A. (2020). Heritage Assemblages. The Heritage Site of Borobudur (Indonesia) as a Cultural Landscape. Moussons, 36, 125–161. https://doi.org/10.4000/moussons.6643