Sundanese is an important part of Sundanese culture and identity. It is the language of traditional Sundanese music, dance, and theater, such as the (wooden puppet) and Kecapi (harp) music.
To understand the current challenges, one must first appreciate the complexity of traditional Sundanese culture. sundanese
Central to this identity is the Sundanese language ( Basa Sunda ). It belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family and serves as the emotional and cultural repository of the people. However, the 21st century presents a unique paradox for the Sundanese. While there is a resurgence of interest in "local wisdom" ( kearifan lokal ) as a counter-narrative to globalization, the actual daily usage of the Sundanese language is facing a precipitous decline, particularly among the urban youth. This paper investigates the sociolinguistic shifts occurring in West Java and discusses the implications for Sundanese cultural continuity. Sundanese is an important part of Sundanese culture
: In urban centers like Bandung , the younger generation increasingly uses Indonesian or English, leading to concerns about the decline of the Sundanese dialect in daily life. 2. Philosophical Foundations: Tritangtu Central to this identity is the Sundanese language