Globalization has had a significant impact on the development of the meaning and function of Ondel-ondel. These are shown by the widespread practice of busking and begging using Ondel-ondel in the community. The practiced of busking and begging using Ondel-ondel then led to various controversies in the community, especially the Betawi community, which were considered to offend Betawi cultural values and identity. This research used ethnographic methods, with a field observation process, secondary data collection, and in-depth interviews with nine informants consisting of three Ondel- ondel buskers/beggars, four Betawi artist/sanggar, and Betawi figures located in DKI Jakarta and Bekasi City. The results show that there are various backgrounds and experiences of Ondel-ondel cultural activists such as differences in heredity, education, and environment, which further influences the choice of practice they do and live. Differences in experience and appreciation have an effect on the choice of practiced that are carried out, such as Ondel-ondel performances at official events, making and selling Ondel-ondel, busking, and begging using Ondel-ondel. Ondel-ondel cultural activists can identify and understand the practices they carry out as an effort to preserve culture or only to meet economic needs. Through this research, also be known that the current landscape of society is increasingly cosmopolitan, which also influences the diversity of practices in Ondel-ondel culture.