ABSTRACT
Cultural diversity in Indonesia is inseparable from the process of acculturation and assimilation of foreigners who have entered the archipelago for centuries. The acculturation of Indonesian culture with Chinese culture has produced many cultural artifacts, including stage arts, music, batik, architecture, and culinary delights. However, the traces of this cultural fusion are not widely known today, both from the local natives and the Chinese descents community in Indonesia itself. This is due to the strong influence of the New Order regime and the development of identity politics in recent geopolitical developments. This research aims to provide education to the younger generation for both, Local Natives and Chinese descents communities through short animations. By using qualitative methods supported by design theory, adaptation, and ethno identity, a short animation is created. This short animation depicts how in a bowl of Lontong Tjap Go Meh dish; the younger generation can find the meaning of unity in diversity. It is hoped that by designing characters that are close to our daily lives, the target audience of this short animation will understand the identity of the meaning to be an Indonesian as a nation that has a wealth of cultures and beliefs.
