Songgo Buwono Surakarta Palace Budgeted, Minister Fadli Zon: This Is Not Just A Culture, But Spiritual

Songgo Buwono's Stage In The Surakarta Palace (Doc. Kemenbud)

Jakarta Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, emphasized the importance of restoring the Songgo Buwono Stage at the Surakarta Palace as an effort to preserve cultural heritage.

"If this great legacy is left damaged, what will we inherit to future generations?" said Fadli in a written statement received Friday (24/1).

The building, which was built in 1728, shows serious damage. The walls were cracked, the wooden floor weathered, and the loose structure became a concern during Fadli's visit with the Prince of KGPH Hangabeh. The restoration began with the traditional "wilujengan" procession at Sasono Parasdya. Fadli also prayed at the top of the sixth floor so that the process went smoothly.

Fadli emphasized the importance of restoration based on in-depth studies. "Conservation must maintain physical authenticity and cultural values," he explained. Full support came from Sinuhun Pakubuwono XIII and Gusti Moeng as Chair of the Palace Customary Council. They hope that this restoration will be the first step in preserving other buildings in the Surakarta Palace.

The Songgo Buwono stage is not just a building, but a spiritual symbol and a Nusantara culture. Fadli hopes that this restoration will make the building a center for cultural education that inspires the younger generation to love the nation's legacy.

Present at the event were a number of Keraton figures, including GKR Koes Murtiyah Wandansari, KGPH Tedjowulan, and dinas. The synergy between the government and the Palace is expected to accelerate the restoration process.