Kemenbud Encourages Collaboration So That The Cultural Ecosystem Grows Through The Grand Market

JAKARTA Minister of Culture Fadli Zon inaugurated the opening of the 2nd Central Java Cultural Park Grand Market in Surakarta, Central Java, Friday, August 1. This event is part of the Central Java Provincial Government's commitment to building a productive and inclusive cultural ecosystem.

In his remarks, Fadli emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation between stakeholders to advance national culture. "The Great Market is a strategic momentum that brings together various parties in an effort to preserve, develop, and utilize the nation's cultural wealth," said Fadli.

The Pasar Raya, abbreviation of the People's Arts and Culture Performance, was held during August 1, 2025, featuring art performances, fine exhibitions, UMKM bazaars, traditional games, and public entertainment rides. This activity was attended by art studios from all regencies/cities in Central Java.

The Central Java Regional Secretary, Sumarno, emphasized that cultural activities like this are not just a matter of preservation. The cultural sector and the creative economy are very close. The art of cultural performances and expressions also drives the local economy and tourism," he said.

The theme of this year's event, Cangcut Gumregut Hangrumat lan Hanggelak Budaya Central Java, reflects the collective spirit in caring for and advancing culture. Minister Fadli said this theme is in line with the spirit of community involvement and the implementation of Law no. 5/2017 on the Advancement of Culture.

Cultural submission is not only the duty of the government. This is a shared responsibility 'cultural actors, maestros, artists, culturalists, even private parties and philanthrops,' said Fadli.

He also highlighted the strategic role of cultural parks as a place to preserve intangible cultural heritage. Tourism Parks must be a living cultural pocket. Dynamics. While museums can be cultural heritage storefronts,' he added.

The opening of the festive event was attended by more than 1,000 visitors, including students from 18 schools and cultural figures. The provincial government also gave awards to three art figures: Wahyu Santoso Prabowo (dance arts), Ki Manteb Soedharsono (late, pedalangan), and little mastermind Yusuf Radya Mulya.

Fadli hopes that the Cultural Park Grand Market will continue. This activity must be part of a cultural ecosystem that grows, is sustainable, and becomes an intergenerational bridge," he concluded.