Google Doodle Celebrating 5,000 Years Kayak: Award For Inuit Cultural Heritage

JAKARTA - Today, Google celebrates 5,000 years like with Doodles respecting this traditional boat and its important role in Indigenous culture, especially for the people of Inuit who first used it in the Arctic region.

Kaya, who comes from the word Inuit which means a "bursing boat", is one of the most significant discoveries in the history of sea transportation, which provides Arctic society with access to harnessing abundant marine resources.

The Doodle design this time was coined by artist Natashia Allakariallak, an artist Inuit Nunangt, inspired by the desire to recognize the turmoil and courage of the Inuit people. Allakariallak focuses on the skills needed to navigate Arctic frozen waters and describes kayaking boats with elements that respect the sustainability of existing traditions and innovations over thousands of years.

Like the first time it was used about 5,000 years ago in an area now known as the Arctic, and has become a major means of transportation for many Indiginous communities around the world, especially among the people of Inuit and Aleut. This boat is not only used for hunting, but also for other daily activities, such as inter-island travel and exploring hard and cold oceans.

This Google Doodle is very relevant to the ORIGINal American Heritage Month, which celebrates the contributions and culture of the Indiginous people. In commemoration of this month, Google wants to raise the role of kayaking as a symbol of resilience, grief, and deep ties to nature that have deepened the traditions of the Arctic society.

With this stunning design, this Doodle depicts the beauty and strength of kayaks, as well as pays tribute to hunters and adventurers who have explored the ocean by using the boat. Although it looks like it has been used for thousands of years, the design and basic principles of kayak making have remained relevant to date, describing its extraordinary cultural resilience and its influence on people's lives.

This isn't the first time Google has respected its cultural and historical heritage through Doodles, with previous examples such as the commemoration of Veterans Day last Monday, Polish National Day, and Father's Day in Scandinavia. However, this time, Doodle has a special meaning because it introduces elements of an Indiginous culture in global celebrations.

With this, Google not only celebrates technology and innovation, but also introduces the world of cultural diversity that existed long before the modern era, as a symbol of timeless resilience and creativity.