Literacy And Cultural Industry Supporting Indonesia's Future

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon took a photo together in the Cultural Sarasehan of the National Alumni Forum HMI Wati (FORHATI) at the Tavia Heritage Hotel, Jakarta, Sunday, October 5. (IST)

JAKARTA - Literacy is an important key in the era of globalization," said the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, when delivering cultural speeches in the National HMI Wati (FORHATI) Alumni Forum Cultural Sarase at the Tavia Heritage Hotel, Jakarta, Sunday, October 5.

According to Fadli, literacy and appreciation for languages and literature is a national cultural foundation that must continue to be strengthened. He appreciated FORHATI for raising the theme of language and literature to commemorate the Month of Language and Literature, as well as affirming the important role of the younger generation in maintaining and advancing the nation's culture.

"Activities like this are very important. Hopefully the younger generation will continue to work and take part, because literacy is the main force in facing global challenges," said Fadli.

In his oration, Fadli emphasized that the commitment to advancing culture is a constitutional mandate, as stated in Article 32 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution. He said the establishment of the Ministry of Culture as its own institution was the first strategic step in Indonesia's history to advance culture in the midst of world civilization.

"The position of the Ministry of Culture is very strategic, not only for Indonesia, but also in the midst of world civilization," he said.

Fadli also highlighted the importance of developing creative and cultural industry as a new motor for the national economy. This sector, he said, intersects with MSMEs, tourism, and various other fields that are able to strengthen the community's economy.

In the future, we will be more familiar with the term creative and cultural industry. From culture, new sustainable economic forces can be born," he said.

FORHATI's facilities were attended by a number of figures, including Deputy Minister of Religion and Presidium MN-KAHMI Muhammad Syafii, Head of BPOM Taruna Ikrar, Chairman of KOWANI Nannie Hadi Tjahjanto, and writer Taufiq Ismail.

Closing the oration, Fadli invited all participants to continue to appreciate and preserve Indonesian culture. "If we don't protect our own culture, who else will pass on to the next generation," he concluded.