Ministry Of Culture's Humanitarian Aid Distributed, Cultural Solidarity Action For Moving Aceh

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia distributes humanitarian aid to flood victims. (IST)

BANDA ACEH - Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia distributed humanitarian assistance to residents affected by floods and landslides in Aceh, Wednesday, November 10. Assistance was distributed through the Region I Cultural Preservation Center (BPK) to Aceh Tamiang, Langsa City, and East Aceh, three areas with the most severe disaster impacts.

The logistics provided include food, basic needs, sanitation equipment, and evacuation support. The deployment was carried out by the Head of BPK Region I Piet Rusdi to the local government and elements of disaster management.

Not stopping at physical assistance, BPK Region I also held a Cultural Solidarity Action for Aceh a traditional arts-based psychosocial recovery program. The main target is students from affected areas who are now studying in Banda Aceh. Many of them have lost access to communication and fund delivery since the November 26, 2025 disaster.

"We are thinking quickly about the fate of students in Banda Aceh. Communication with family must be cut off, as well as the delivery of funds," said Piet Rusdi. He said that the actions of students raising donations then inspired the BPK to go directly. ," he continued.

A total of 17 student associations from various regencies/cities were involved, ranging from Pidie, North Aceh, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Tamiang, Gayo Lues, to Subulussalam. Piet considered this high enthusiasm to emphasize culture as a strength to survive in times of crisis.

The Ministry of Culture hopes that this cross-regional collaboration will accelerate the recovery of Aceh, not only physically but also psychosocial and social solidarity that binds the community.