JAKARTA - The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia continues to show a real commitment in strengthening the National Priority Program through significant achievements in National Talent Management (MTN) in the field of Cultural Arts. This was emphasized in the grand event entitled "MTN Wave: Wave of Indonesian Cultural Arts Talent" which was held at the Grand Theater, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.
This event is not just a performance of art, but a reflection of the talent development process that is continuous and relevant to the development of the times.
MTN Cultural Arts: Strategic Investment in Indonesian Human Resources
The management of Talenta Nasional (MTN) is an initiative from the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas which includes research, sports, and cultural arts. In his speech, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that the development of artistic talent is a crucial part of Human Resources (HR) development.
"The state is present not only to celebrate talent, but to care for it sustainably, across sectors, and across generations," said Minister of Education Fadli Zon.
He added that the future challenge is to expand access and create fair career paths for all talents in the archipelago. The goal is for them to have global competitiveness and contribute long-term to the nation's culture.
Significant Achievement of MTN Cultural Arts in 2025
Since the revitalization of the scheme in mid-2025, the Directorate General of Development, Utilization, and Training of Culture has recorded extraordinary statistics in less than one year:
36,990 participants were involved in pre-exhibition activities. 5,711 Talents successfully entered the official trajectory of MTN. 116 Talents received recognition on the international stage. 200 cooperation partners consisting of art centers, communities, to global art markets. Wide Reach: Covering 19 countries as well as 58 cities and districts in Indonesia.Ahmad Mahendra, Director General of Development, Utilization, and Cultural Development, stated that this spike in data is a tangible proof of the strengthening of the art and culture ecosystem towards the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045.
Appreciation for the Art and Culture Ecosystem
In the MTN Wave event, the Minister of Culture, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha, gave awards to parties that consistently produce world talents, including:
88 Rising Dangdut Academy Indonesian IdolSupport also came from the Presidential Chief of Staff, Muhammad Qodari, and the Deputy for Human Development of the Ministry of PPN/Bappenas, Pungkas Bahjuri Ali, who called the management of the MTN for Cultural Arts as "the best and most advanced."
MTN Wave: Representation of Five Art Fields
The MTN Wave event, designed by Creative Director Rangga Djoened, showcases superior talent from five fields: fine art, performing arts, music, film, and literature.
The peak event was filled with a performance titled "Resonansa: From a Small Point to a Wave of Civilization" narrated by actor Lukman Sardi. The presence of various cross-ministerial officials such as the Minister of PANRB Purwadi Arianto and the Minister of Home Affairs Ahmad Wiyagus shows that strengthening culture is a collaborative work across sectors.
Through MTN Seni Budaya, the government ensures that art is not only an aesthetic expression, but a long-term investment. This is in line with the fourth Asta Cita (human capital development) and the eighth Asta Cita (cultural art as a foundation for harmony and diversity).
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