Former Karesidenan Besuki is Ready to Become a History Museum and Cultural Center

SITUBONDO - Culture Minister Fadli Zon assessed that the building of the former Besuki Karesidenan in Situbondo was worthy of being used as a historical museum after directly reviewing its physical condition, Sunday (25/1). The building, which is more than 220 years old, is considered to still be authentic and has the potential to be developed as a cultural center.

"This building has a status as a district-level cultural heritage and its condition is very good. The potential is great for recording the history of Besuki Residensi," said Fadli Zon when reviewing the rooms of the Besuki Resident's Office.

According to him, the function of the museum is important to explain the history of the Besuki Regency area, which now includes five regencies, including its social and cultural dynamics. In addition, the building can be developed into an education, learning, and art center in Situbondo.

Fadli also opened the opportunity for an increase in status to a national heritage. "The heritage character is still strong, the authenticity of the space and structure is maintained," he said.

He asked the local government to prepare further steps with the East Java XI Regional Cultural Preservation Agency so that the use of buildings does not stop at the administrative status. Development is directed in line with protection so that historical value is maintained.

This visit was attended by the Regent of Situbondo Yusuf Rio Wahyu Prayogo, the Head of the Situbondo Police AKBP Bayu Anuar Sidiqie, as well as the regional government and the Ministry of Culture.