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This research is motivated by the suboptimal role of the Village Government in preserving culture in Bagolo Village, Kalipucang District, Pangandaran Regency. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative research approach. The data sources of this research are primary and secondary data. The primary data of this research is the result of interviews with 7 informants. The secondary data of this research are important documents relevant to the research. The data collection techniques of this research consist of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis of this research is data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the role of the Bagolo Village Government in preserving culture has not been optimal, as seen from five dimensions. 1). In the stabilizer dimension, cultural preservation planning is not optimal and there is minimal community involvement in the planning process. 2). In the innovator dimension, there is low technology-based innovation and limited resources to develop creative preservation methods. 3). In the modernizer dimension, there is a lack of use of modern technology for cultural promotion and documentation in order to attract the interest of the younger generation. 4). In the pioneer dimension, there is a lack of consistent community mobilization programs and arts groups to preserve culture. 5). In the implementation dimension, there are budget limitations, facilities and infrastructure, and lack of access to capital for artists. The results of this study indicate that efforts to preserve culture in Bagolo Village require strengthening collaboration between the village government and the community, optimizing the use of technology, adequate funding support, and planned and sustainable preservation strategies so that local culture remains sustainable amidst the flow of modernization.

This research is entitled "Socialization of the General Election Commission in Increasing Voter Participation in the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election of Ciamis Regency (Case Study in Ciamis District)". The focus of this research is to determine how the implementation of socialization carried out by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Ciamis Regency in an effort to increase public participation in the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election, especially in the Ciamis District area. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with related parties, direct observation of socialization activities, and collection of supporting documentation. The data obtained are analyzed qualitatively through the process of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the Ciamis Regency KPU carried out socialization by referring to the Theory of Three Elements of Socialization proposed by Haryanto (2018) in the book Political Socialization: An Initial Understanding. The three elements include: Socialization Agents, namely parties who play a role in conveying information, such as KPU officers, District Election Committees (PPK), and community leaders, Socialization Materials, including information regarding election stages, voting procedures, the importance of voting rights, and the role of the community in maintaining democracy, Socialization Methods, which are carried out through face-to-face meetings, leaflet distribution, banner installation, social media, and community-based activities. Although socialization activities have been carried out in a planned manner and involved various media, research results indicate that their implementation has not been optimal. Some obstacles found include limited reach to all levels of society, minimal participation in socialization activities, and a lack of innovation in information delivery methods. In conclusion, the socialization carried out by the Ciamis Regency KPU for the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election has been running but needs to be increased in intensity, creativity, and equal distribution of targets so that voter participation can be maximized.