JAKARTA - The palace responded to the palace's pros and cons of National Cultural Day which coincided with President Prabowo's Birthday on October 17.

Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi explained regarding the determination of the date.

According to him, the government does not recognize the term brain-stabbing or compatibility. That the establishment of National Cultural Day is based on history from the milestone of embedding the state symbol through PP No. 66 of 1951 on October 17.

The determination of National Cultural Day is regulated through the Decree of the Minister of Culture Number 162/M/2025. The Decree was signed by Minister Fadli Zon on July 7, 2025.

The determination of National Cultural Day is based on proposals from Yogyakarta artists and cultural observers, both from contemporary traditions and arts.

The determination on October 17 became a public discussion because it coincided with President Prabowo Subianto's birthday.


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