Bandung Local Resident Perception of Asia Africa Conference Carnival 2015

It can be interpreted that the mega event had a variety of impacts, both positive and negative in the community (local communities) and relevant stakeholders (Bowdin at.al 2006) with the statement that the mega event will bring a positive and negative effect on the economy, tourism, physical, cultural, psychology and politics. But the impact is fairly common. Ritchie (1984). From the results of previous studies, there are five dimensions positive impact on society of Shanghai, among others city image enhancement and consolidation, the development of tourism infrastructure, increase economic benefits, cultural exchanges and the emergence of environmental and cultural preservation. As well as their three-dimensional negative impacts, such as increased costs of the economic, social and environmental issues, as well as cultural conflict, (Yang, Zeng, and Gu (2010). Asian African Carnival 2015 is a Mega Event that involve several countries from all over Asia and Africa. Like many other Mega Event, it has many discussion regarding the impact. The purpose of this research is to explore about the positive and negative impact from AAC 2015 from the local residents perspectives. The resident within this research is limited in 6 sub-districs which involved directly and feel the impact of this event. Those sub-districts are as followed : Kecamatan Coblong, Kecamatan Bojongloakaler, Kecamatan Batununggal, Kecamatan Sumur Bandung, Kecamatan Regol, dan Kecamatan Lengkong. This research uses qualitative research with descriptive research techniques, By using purposive sampling method, the respondents of this research were the opinion leader and public leader within the 6 sub districts. In this study, researchers using interview using semi structured interview along with documentation study of various national and international online media. Data were collected through conducting 38 informants which considered as opinion leader and public leader. Data was analyzed using qualitative data analysis by trying to identify the main ideas in each interviews, finding keyword and grouping of the same keyword. After that trying to compile and taking conclusions regarding one idea. The results of the research shows the 3 most positive impacts which is felt by the local residents were increasing residents pride toward the City of Bandung, Increasing Spirit of Bandung Residents and Increasing Level of Cohesion among Bandung Residents. As for the negative impacts which most delt by the local residents were environment and landscape damage, pollution, and traffic problems. It can be concluded that Asian African Carnival 2015 have been proven to have positive Impacts toward local resident. However, there will be some points that should be considered for the future Mega Events in Bandung, especially which will be held along Asia Afrika Street.