Alfi Rahman, Muzayin Nazaruddin, Sébastien Penmellen Boret, Yuva Ayuning Anjar, Rizanna Rosemary, Rosaria Indah, Syahrul Ridha, Siti Ghaisani Masturah
The Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004, left an impact on Aceh, Indonesia, prompting the establishment of tsunami memorials to preserve collective memories. This study examines how individuals and communities interact with tsunami memorials in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar. It seeks to understand the dynamic intersection between individual, community, and tsunami memorials using collective memory theory. Findings reveal that memorials serve as spaces of recollection, fostering connections with lost loved ones and reinforcing disaster resilience. However, memory erosion occurs over time due to generational shifts and social dynamic changes. Collective memory theory elucidates memorials' broader societal roles, promoting disaster education and empathy. Beyond commemorations, memorials become cultural symbols shaping memories, meanings, identities, and narratives. This research highlights the importance of nuanced memorialization strategies to sustain engagement, foster disaster risk reduction strategies, and honor collective memory. © 2023 The Authors, published by EDP Sciences.
Research Center for Social and Cultural Studies (PRISB), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Department of Communications, Faculty of Psychology and Social-Cultural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Practical Research and Collaboration Division, International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia
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