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 This study examines the influence of local culture on religious practices in Sukamulya Village, Lembang, focusing on the use of ritual offerings during the first suhoor of Ramadan. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with three key informants and direct observation of community practices. The findings reveal a complex interplay between local culture and religious practices, highlighting the need for community education to maintain Islamic principles while respecting cultural heritage. The study suggests that further research is needed to better understand the dynamics of cultural and religious acculturation in Indonesia.

The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the oldest mosques on the island of Java, this mosque was built in the 15th century AD, with a unique architectural style that reflects the acculturation of Hindu-Javanese culture in harmony with Islamic principles. In writing this article, the author uses a qualitative approach method with a descriptive method. This approach was chosen to deeply understand the phenomenon of the form and space of the architecture of the Great Mosque of Demak through direct observation and data analysis. The acculturation of Hindu-Buddhist culture seen in the Great Mosque of Demak is found in the use of the tumpeng concept on its roof which is similar to the shape of a Hindu-Buddhist temple and also the shape of the pillars and the structure of the room are inspired by the Hindu-Buddhist pendopo architecture. Acculturation of Javanese culture is also applied to its roof which is in the form of a three-tiered pyramid, the use of wood as a building material, four main pillars (Saka Guru), Bulus ornaments, and Tajug typology. The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the most prominent examples of cultural and architectural acculturation in Indonesia. This mosque has succeeded in uniting local Javanese elements with Islamic traditions, creating a unique and meaningful building.

This study discusses pluralism in the scope of cultural diversity in the Pondok village of Padang city. This study aims, first, to explain the efforts of the Indian ethnic community to be accepted in the environment, and second, to describe the Geniun culture of the Indian ethnic group that is accepted by the local culture. This study uses a qualitative descriptive research method that focuses on the data that is described until it becomes complete data in completing this study. The results of this study found that the original culture brought from India can be well accepted by the local community, this can be seen from the involvement of people outside the Indian ethnic group in the celebration procession called the Serak Gulo event.

Alingbao is a food and beverage business in the city of Padang. The concept of cultural acculturation combines the traditional food of a race, namely Minangkabau and Chinese. This design aims to optimize the function and structure of Alingbao packaging, maximize the shape and visuals of the packaging so that information and brand awareness of the product is conveyed to consumers and potential consumers. This design uses the 4D method which consists of Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate with the development results in the form of pop-ups. The analysis method used is SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats). The main media in this design are three packages consisting of primary and secondary packaging. The supporting media for this design are social media, menu price lists, cups, hanging banners, aprons and tape. The main and supporting media in the design have also gone through a feasibility test in the form of a prototype. Meanwhile, the feasibility test indicators themselves consist of packaging layout, packaging visual elements, structure, function and packaging materials. This aims to ensure that the packaging is suitable and suitable for use.