Rows Of Top Artists Entertain Hias Vehicles Of The Ministry Of Culture 'ReGo' Culture For The Future

The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon and a row of artists supporting the 80th Indonesian Independence Anniversary carnival. (Special)

JAKARTA - Enlivening Cultural Carnival on the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Culture displays ornamental vehicles with serial number 21 named ReGo, or Reog Ponorogo. Not only fulfilled by cultural ornaments, but also enlivened by a number of well-known artists. Starting from Reza Rahardian, Christine Hakim, Happy Salma, Ali Fikri, Yulia Evina Bhara, Lukman Sardi, Sal Priadi, Hanung Bramantyo, and Melly Goeslaw. Together with the Minister of Culture, the Deputy Minister of Culture, and their ranks, they warmly greeted the audience along the carnival.

The ornamental vehicle with the theme ReGo: Culture for the Future with the presence of Dadak Merak's head - part of Reog Ponorogo, and on the side it says Not Sound Armag is driving handsomely from Monas to Semanggi, witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto, all invited guests, and millions of eyes watching the carnival both from MH Tamrin to General Sudirman in person or through the small screen.

Along the track of no less than 6 km, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Giring Ganesha, greeted the audience and gave mementos. This year's Independence Card became a celebration space that was not only lively, but also rich in meaning. The presence of a ReGo ornamental vehicle in the spirit of Reog Ponorogo is a message that a traditional culture can go hand in hand with modern creativity. Live experience the energy of an enthusiastic community, this is the spirit of togetherness that we must continue to maintain," said Deputy Minister of Culture, Giring Ganesha.

Reog Ponorogo is one of the arts that has been designated as UNESCO's Cultural Heritage from Indonesia, which means the philosophy of strength, courage, togetherness, persistence, resilience, and fighting spirit. The choice of this character is in accordance with the theme of the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia: Sovereign Unity, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia. The culture we have today is the result of a long past journey that needs to be turned on to the future, so the theme of Culture for the Future seeks to maintain the spirit of cultural preservation for the future.

Reza Rahadian, who participated in the Independence Carnival from the top of the ReGo ornamental vehicle, witnessed firsthand the enthusiasm of the people who were so lively along the carnival. His presence with the Ministry of Culture on top of the ornamental vehicle represented the pride and responsibility to echo the message that art and culture are the identity and strength of the Indonesian nation.

In line with that, the participation of senior actress and culturalist Christine Hakim in the Independence Carnival with colleagues of the Ministry of Culture is a valuable momentum that emphasizes the role of culture as the breath of the nation. The appearance of Reog Ponorogo in this celebration strengthens the message about the importance of protecting and caring for ancestral heritage to be passed on to future generations.

Through the Indonesian Independence Carnival, we celebrate Indonesia's diversity in a lively but full of meaning. The Nusantara costume and dance parades, the creation of ornamental vehicles, as well as the involvement of a number of Indonesian artists, all depict the rich culture as well as the spirit of national unity.

On the commemoration of the eightth anniversary of the historic events of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Culture is committed to preserving the nation's cultural heritage for the future and inviting the community to jointly preserve culture through the choice of vehicle ornament number 21 on the independence carnival link.id. Let's protect it together with cultural heritage and continue it to future generations of the nation.