September 23, 2025Open Access

Layar Merapi: Encouraging disaster preparedness through open-air cinema initiatives in Dukun Subdistrict

BABudi Dwi ArifiantoMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta CUCitra Dewi UtamiInstitut Seni Indonesia Surakarta ZMZein Mufarih MuktafMuhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta

Key Points

The initiative significantly increased community understanding of disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Open-air cinema combined with educational sessions engaged rural communities in disaster readiness efforts.
Cultural performances strengthened social networks among residents and reinforced community bonds.
The program targeted six villages in Dukun Subdistrict, an area vulnerable to Mount Merapi eruptions.

Abstract

Dukun Subdistrict is one of the areas with a high level of vulnerability to Mount Merapi eruptions. The low understanding of technical disaster mitigation terms among rural communities, particularly those in the KRB III (Third Zone of Disaster-Prone Area), served as the foundation for implementing the "Layar Merapi" program. This community service initiative utilizes open-air cinema screenings, combined with educational sessions and performances of local cultural arts, to foster disaster preparedness. The program was conducted in six villages, employing an educational, participatory, and culture-based approach. The results indicate that this initiative successfully increased the community's collective understanding of disaster mitigation and strengthened social networks among village residents.

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