BASABali
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| Established | 2011 |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
Region served | Indonesia |
| Website | www |
BASAbali is a non-profit online platform established in 2011, focusing on civic engagement and promotion of the Balinese language.[1] In addition to the Balinese language, BASAbali has a sister platform, BASAsulsel, serving the province of South Sulawesi, supporting the Makassarese and Buginese languages.[2]
BASAbali is an online "wiki" that includes a Balinese language dictionary that aims to preserve the Balinese Language,[3] a module for regular "wikithons" on civic issues, and a cultural wiki with entries about notable artists, historical events, etc.[4]
BASAbali was initiated to counter the diminishing use of the Balinese language. The platform seeks to reverse this trend through the development of digital resources and collaborations with local communities and schools. BASAbali wiki has evolved beyond a digital dictionary to become a community-driven space preserving the local language, culture, history, folklore, and beliefs.[5]