Dynamics of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Digital Technology Transformation and Cultural Evolution –
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Featured animation design for cultural respect and understanding in
Tjap Go Meh’s narration
I. Wirasari
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
F.B. Mohamed
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
D.K. Aditya, N.D. Nugraha, A. Erdhina & S. Fathiani
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: Lontong Tjap Go Meh is one of the most popular Chinese Peranakan dishes in
Indonesia. Initially, this dish was served at the Tjap Go Meh celebration. Uniquely, this dish is
actually not found in China. The similarity with Ketupat Lebaran has a connection with the spread
of Islam in Java and the acculturation with the local culture. Unfortunately, not many people know
about the origin and philosophy of this dish. In the Chinese Peranakan community in Indonesia
itself, especially the younger generation, they mostly do not know about the history behind the
Lontong Tjap Go Meh, other than it is a dish passed down by previous generations. Tjap Go Meh’s
celebration in Indonesia can be said as something new for them, especially since this celebration
was banned during the New Order regime. This cultural-based research intends to reintroduce the
origins and philosophy of Lontong Tjap Go Meh through media that can be enjoyed by the younger
generation, namely short animation.;his media form is easily accessed easily and is more effective,
especially in this COVID-19 pandemic era. With qualitative research supported by observational
data collection, literature study, and interviews with the qualitative method, it is hoped that the
messages tconveyed through character and setting designs can be effectively received.
Keywords: Lontong Tjap Go Meh, Chinese Peranakan, acculturation, featured animation
1 INTRODUCTION
Indonesia is a country that has a variety of cultural wealth, starting from the original cultural heritage
of the archipelago as well as the culture of migrants overseas. Historical records prove that many
civilizations of other nations entered Nusantara through international trade, learning, exploration,
the spread of religion, and colonial conquest. One of the overseas cultures that most influences the
culture of the Nusantara is the Chinese overseas culture. The Chinese overseas culture manifests
itself in a number of cultural artifacts in the archipelago, ranging from architecture, fashion,
absorption language, culinary, to some Islamic culture in several places. The Chinese overseas that
live in Nusantara for generations are called the Chinese Peranakan. The most sublime influence of
the Chinese Peranakan culture in our daily life is the culinary culture. Without us knowing, several
culinary dishes that we enjoy every day come from the process of acculturation, assimilation, and
amalgamation, which originated from the results of Chinese initiatives spreading across the country.
Most of the Chinese Peranakan were born from inter-marriage and do not speak in their father’s
language anymore. Most of the Chinese Peranakan live in Java and they often view themselves as
Javanese people, but on other hand, the patrilineal system among the Chinese makes them consider
themselves Chinese.
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-18
101
Wulandari et al (eds)
© 2021 The Author(s), ISBN 978-1-032-04451-4
Featured animation design for cultural respect and understanding in
Tjap Go Meh’s narration
I. Wirasari
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
F.B. Mohamed
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
D.K. Aditya, N.D. Nugraha, A. Erdhina & S. Fathiani
Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia
ABSTRACT: Lontong Tjap Go Meh is one of the most popular Chinese Peranakan dishes in
Indonesia. Initially, this dish was served at the Tjap Go Meh celebration. Uniquely, this dish is
actually not found in China. The similarity with Ketupat Lebaran has a connection with the spread
of Islam in Java and the acculturation with the local culture. Unfortunately, not many people know
about the origin and philosophy of this dish. In the Chinese Peranakan community in Indonesia
itself, especially the younger generation, they mostly do not know about the history behind the
Lontong Tjap Go Meh, other than it is a dish passed down by previous generations. Tjap Go Meh’s
celebration in Indonesia can be said as something new for them, especially since this celebration
was banned during the New Order regime. This cultural-based research intends to reintroduce the
origins and philosophy of Lontong Tjap Go Meh through media that can be enjoyed by the younger
generation, namely short animation.;his media form is easily accessed easily and is more effective,
especially in this COVID-19 pandemic era. With qualitative research supported by observational
data collection, literature study, and interviews with the qualitative method, it is hoped that the
messages tconveyed through character and setting designs can be effectively received.
Keywords: Lontong Tjap Go Meh, Chinese Peranakan, acculturation, featured animation
1 INTRODUCTION
Indonesia is a country that has a variety of cultural wealth, starting from the original cultural heritage
of the archipelago as well as the culture of migrants overseas. Historical records prove that many
civilizations of other nations entered Nusantara through international trade, learning, exploration,
the spread of religion, and colonial conquest. One of the overseas cultures that most influences the
culture of the Nusantara is the Chinese overseas culture. The Chinese overseas culture manifests
itself in a number of cultural artifacts in the archipelago, ranging from architecture, fashion,
absorption language, culinary, to some Islamic culture in several places. The Chinese overseas that
live in Nusantara for generations are called the Chinese Peranakan. The most sublime influence of
the Chinese Peranakan culture in our daily life is the culinary culture. Without us knowing, several
culinary dishes that we enjoy every day come from the process of acculturation, assimilation, and
amalgamation, which originated from the results of Chinese initiatives spreading across the country.
Most of the Chinese Peranakan were born from inter-marriage and do not speak in their father’s
language anymore. Most of the Chinese Peranakan live in Java and they often view themselves as
Javanese people, but on other hand, the patrilineal system among the Chinese makes them consider
themselves Chinese.
DOI 10.1201/9781003193241-18
101