BANJAR: A New Take on Coworking Space

# **Welcome to the Balai Banjar: Traditional Community Life and Activities in Bali**

## Introduction
In this insightful video, we explore the integral role of Balai Banjar in the daily life and cultural activities of the Balinese community for generations. Balai Banjar serves as a communal space where traditional customs, arts, and Bali’s rich heritage are embraced and celebrated. With the advancements in technology and changing times, we now witness a transformation of Balai Banjar into a co-working space for the youth, known as “Truna,” to create a positive impact through various endeavors.

## **Unlocking the Potential of Balai Banjar: A Pathway to Prosperity**

It is with great pleasure that we have I Made Bram, a policy analyst at the Research and Development Agency of Badung Regency, sharing his expertise on the untapped potential of Balai Banjar as a valuable asset to foster economic growth and generate value-added products and services for the community.

## **Harnessing Creativity in the Digital Era**

To remain relevant in the digital era and foster entrepreneurship, it is crucial to explore strategies that allow the creativity rooted in Balai Banjar to transcend into the digital realm. One effective approach is to broaden and transform the function of Balai Banjar into a shared workspace to generate various digital creative economic products.

## **The Rise of Co-working Spaces and the Entrepreneurial Landscape**

As we step into 2019, co-working spaces have become a nurturing environment for independent workers and collaborative initiatives. The collaborative nature of co-working spaces greatly contributes to the growth of entrepreneurial spirit, as highlighted by the Howell Study in 2022, emphasizing the value of co-working spaces as conducive environments for entrepreneurs to build communities and foster interaction.

## **Balai Banjar: Transforming into a Digital Creative Hub**

Keeping this context in mind, Balai Banjar has successfully transformed into a co-working space for Truna, encouraging collaboration and birthing various digital creative economic products such as fashion design, animation, performing arts, advertising, broadcasting, and gaming. Balai Banjar serves as a space where Truna can engage in discussions, collaborate, and create diverse economically beneficial and socially impactful products, all while preserving the local arts, traditions, and cultural activities.

## **Building a Sustainable Digital Creative Ecosystem**

To establish a thriving digital creative ecosystem based on Balai Banjar, it is essential to provide comprehensive support, including training and guidance, from relevant stakeholders. With systematic implementation, it will become a common sight to witness Truna gathering at Balai Banjar, armed with laptops and other digital tools, collaborating creatively to produce innovative digital creative economic products. This transformation of Balai Banjar into a co-working space will enhance the creative abilities of Truna, equipping them with digital skills and the competitive edge required in the rapidly growing digital economy of Bali.

## **Balai Banjar: A Symbol of Community-Based Digital Creative Economy**

Ultimately, Balai Banjar and its future generations will signify the core of a community-based digital creative economy, resonating with the preservation of local culture and wisdom. Let us embark on this exciting journey towards a creative and prosperous digital era in Bali.

**Sources:**
– [KMB Bali Post](https://www.balipost.com/news/2022/01/23/249095/Banjar-Bali-Menuju-Ekosistem-Ekonomi…

KEHIDUPAN DAN AKTIVITAS ADAT MASYARAKAT DI BALI TIDAK TERLEPAS DARI KEBERADAAN BALAI BANJAR. SECARA TURUN-TEMURUN, BALAI BANJAR TELAH MENJADI RUANG BERSAMA BAGI KRAMA ADAT, UNTUK MELAKSANAKAN BERBAGAI KEGIATAN ADAT, SENI DAN BUDAYA BALI. SEIRING PERKEMBANGAN ZAMAN DAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, BANJAR DAPAT DITRANSFORMASIKAN MENJADI RUANG KERJA BERSAMA (CO-WORKING SPACE) BAGI SEKAA TERUNA, UNTUK MENGHASILKAN BERBAGAI HAL YANG POSITIF.