Revitalization of “Majapahit Village” as an Educational Tourism Based on Local Wisdom

Abstract

Regional economic development targets have to be achieved through a variety of development policy. The utilization of the potential of the made as local capital in the implementation of regional development. The Government has a special strategy Mojokerto Regency to improve the economy of the community with the creation of the “Majapahit Village”. Relive the history of Majapahit Kingdom with cultural heritage became the cornerstone of the establishment of this village. The physical aspect can be seen with the building of houses with architecture resembling the Kingdom of Majapahit in Trowulan, Mojokerto Bejijong Village. In realizing the potential of Majapahit and the Majapahit Village was able to support the economy of the community, the specific actions required are not just limited to physical development course. Capital construction of social capital, such as the utilization of the potential cultural and historical sources of course must be a synergy to materialize the Majapahit as educational tourism area. Educational Tourism was chosen as the concept of development by blending education and tourism as an effective strategy to make the potentially economically and provide educational value for tourists. Introduction of cultural values and knowledge of the history of Majapahit with shades of recreation also became the basis of the naming of this concept. In this regard, the development of process makes the community empowerment as a subject. The optimization the quality of creativity, expertise and competence of the community is needed in order that the construction was done can last indefinitely. The commitment and cooperation of various stakeholders is needed to achieve success the construction as expected. Keywords— revitalization, majapahit village, educational