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This research is a form of community service. This activity aims to develop creative skills, build entrepreneurial spirit, and increase awareness of the importance of maintaining local cultural values. Because the preservation of songket cloth as a cultural heritage and form of local wisdom of Indonesia faces challenges amidst the flow of modernization and declining interest of the younger generation. To overcome this, socialization and training activities were carried out on making hijab brooches and hair clips from songket cloth for housewives in the Bukit Barisan Housing Complex, Pekanbaru. Data collection techniques in qualitative research are by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation results. The results of this study indicate that participants are able to understand the techniques of making accessories, are enthusiastic about innovating, and show interest in developing small businesses based on local products. This activity proves that the use of local wisdom through an educational and creative approach can be a strategy for economic empowerment as well as cultural preservation.

Batik is one of Indonesia's cultural heritages which was recognized by UNESCO on October 2 2009. The word "batik" comes from two Javanese terms, namely "amba" and "nitik" which means write and dot. This cultural heritage from Solo can be a means to deepen the experience of learning language and culture. This research found that adding batik to the BIPA curriculum can increase participant engagement and encourage their interest in Indonesian. The results show that Batik is not only a cultural heritage but also a bridge between language and culture. The integration of cultural elements in Indonesian language learning can provide a real picture, making it easier for BIPA students to understand. These results can be used as a guide for BIPA teachers, educational institutions, and related parties to create learning strategies that are in line with the internationalization of Indonesian.