PALU - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of making the cultural heritage of Central Sulawesi as an economic strength based on intellectual property. This was conveyed during the Cultural Dialogue "Policy for the Preservation of Central Sulawesi Cultural Heritage" at the Central Sulawesi Provincial Museum, Tuesday (30/12).
In the forum, Fadli emphasized that Indonesia is a country with extraordinary cultural diversity. According to him, this potential must be managed seriously in order to have a real impact on the welfare of the community. "We have mega diversity. This is a great capital to develop," he said.
Fadli encouraged the strengthening of the Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI) through the Intellectual Property (IP) scheme. Cultural icons such as the megalithic statue of Lembah Bada to the figure of Tadulako, he said, can be processed into IP that produces derivative products with economic value.
He also highlighted the role of museums as a showcase for civilization. The Central Sulawesi Provincial Museum was asked to improve, especially in terms of display, so that it is more attractive and relevant to the public. Revitalization is considered important to increase visits and cultural literacy.
In line with this, the Deputy Governor of Central Sulawesi, Reny Arniwaty Lamadjido, expressed his commitment to rebuilding the Central Sulawesi Cultural Park. Development will be attempted through a CSR scheme so that the community can have a space for interaction between art and culture.
This dialogue discusses the advancement of culture, ranging from the role of culture in the formation of the nation's character, mapping contextual traditional values, to the challenges of preservation in the midst of social dynamics.
Closing the discussion, Fadli emphasized that the Ministry of Culture must be actively utilized by all stakeholders. "Cultural development must be done together - the central and regional governments, communities, artists, to the private sector," he said.
The Ministry of Culture stated that the results of the dialogue would be the basis for the development of cultural programs at the regional and national levels in the work area of the XVIII Regional Cultural Preservation Agency.
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