Future Of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Regarding the cultural heritage of the unobtent to be discussed in an international seminar in a series of CHANDI 2025 forums, Friday, September 5. (IST)

DENPASAR - The Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Bali hosted the international seminar Future of Intangible Cultural Heritage in a series of CHANDI 2025 forums, Friday, September 5. Located at the Citta Kelangen Building, this seminar brought together academics, artists, and cultural stakeholders to formulate a strategy to preserve the heritage of an intangible culture that is increasingly threatened with globalization, modernization, and climate change.

The Chancellor of ISI Bali, Prof. I Wayan Kun Adnyana, emphasized that this forum opens space for collaboration and innovation. The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, added that the unobjected heritage starts from oral traditions, rituals, culinary arts, to handicrafts, not just past relics, but future foundations. Seminar is important to formulate conservation strategies relevant to the times,' he said.

UNESCO Jakarta Section Chief, Moe Chiba, reminded the fragility of the intangible legacy. According to him, sustainability is supported by deep knowledge, involvement of the younger generation, and public support. He emphasized the role of digital technology as a medium of documentation and cultural expression.

The series of discussions is increasingly alive with exposure to ISI Bali academics. Prof. AA Gde Bagus Udayana reviewed Betutu's culinary philosophy in Lontar Dharma Caruban which combines taste and spirituality. Prof. I Komang Sudirga emphasized the importance of the Wayang Sapuh Leger ritual as a routine for children's souls. Dr. I Gede Yudarta emphasized the Selonding gamelan as a sacred cultural identity that must be revitalized in order to remain relevant in the global era. Meanwhile, Ni Nyoman Febriani revealed the philosophy of protecting Gringsing woven fabrics from the rare Tenganan Village in the world.

From the perspective of cultural diplomacy, the Education and Culture Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, Yudil Chatim, called the Indonesian Cultural House in Tianjin a concrete example of cultural and diplomatic bridges.

This seminar was attended by officials from the Ministry of Culture, museum associations, and delegates from various countries. Through this forum, Indonesia affirms its commitment to safeguarding the cultural heritage of non-intent across generations, as well as making it a world instrument of diplomacy and peace.