Creating Cultural Value Through the Food Experience Design. a Case Study of Javanese food, Jawa Mosque

Abstract

This article aims are 1) to study the identity, culture, wisdom, way of life, and food of Javanese Muslims, 2) to analyze by extracting the cultural identity of Javanese. To bring the knowledges 3) to design a Jawa food’s experience. This research is qualitative research by documentary studying, Field studying, and interviewing to obtain information for use in the design process. The results of the study found that: 1) Ethnic food of Thai Muslims of Javanese descent in Bangkok is considered to have a long history along with the migration of Javanese people into Thailand. But nowadays Jawa food has gradually disappeared with time dues to the lack of new generations to inherit. 2) In the process of identity extracting, It was found that the Javanese ethnicity has its own distinctive identity. Whether it is a religious symbol which is considered the heart of Javanese Muslims or the cultural arts such as the batik patterns and another various handicraft. These diverse cultural identities can be applied in the design process in order to lead to raising the level and creating interest in the design work and 3) Designing the Jawa food experience with the Jawa Muslim community, which consists of the design of all 6 aspects, is considered a case study which can Be a role model for the community to develop their food culture to still remain with their community.