Preservation of The Hoda Hoda Monsac dance in support cultural tourism on Samosir

Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, cultural preservation is the main focus in tourism development. The Monsak Hoda-hoda dance, which is a blend of tor-tor, martial arts, and horse accessories from the Toba Batak community in North Sumatra, is one of the cultures that is preserved. Although this dance has the potential to become a cultural tourist attraction, efforts to preserve it still face several challenges, such as the existence of the gondang sadinding and Christianity entering the Toba Batak area. Therefore, the preservation of the Hoda-Hoda Monsak dance is important to maintain the continuity of this cultural heritage. In this conservation effort, the active role of the government and related stakeholders is required. as well as introducing and educating the Samosir people about the importance of preserving the Monsak Hoda-Hoda dance through outreach and training. Apart from that, promotion of the Monsak Hoda-Hoda dance as part of cultural tourism and further research regarding its history, meaning, and efforts to preserve and develop this dance also need to be carried out. Thus, efforts to preserve the Monsak Hoda-Hoda dance can help promote cultural tourism in Samosir and maintain the continuity of this cultural heritage so that it can be enjoyed by future generations.