JAKARTA - The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, emphasized that Sumenep deserves to be the capital city of Keris Dunia. He made this statement when he inaugurated the Keris Aria Wiraraja Monument in Sendang Village, Sumenep Regency, Madura, Thursday, January 30.

"Sumenep has a strong cultural ecosystem. More than 600 active empus create more than 2,000 keris every month spread throughout the archipelago to foreign countries. With this legacy, Sumenep is very worthy of being the capital city of Keris Dunia," said Fadli Zon.

The Keris Aria Wiraraja Monument has a height of 17 meters and is decorated with 45 flower petals, symbolizing Indonesia's independence. This monument is dedicated to Aria Wiraraja, an important figure in Madura in the era of the Kingdom of Singosari. The design refers to the Keris luk-9 with the prestige of rojo abolo rojo, which symbolizes the strength and greatness of Madura culture.

Apart from being a cultural symbol, this monument recorded MURI's record as the highest Keris in Indonesia. Fadli Zon appreciated cross-sectoral collaboration for realizing development without APBD funds.

"This is proof that culture has great economic potential. I hope this initiative can be replicated by other regions," he added.

On the same day, Fadli Zon also inaugurated the Helmi Art Museum Foundation and Besalen Santoso Sera. This museum presents a banking education room and exhibits various Keris collections.

"With the Keris Monument and this museum, Sumenep further strengthens its position as a center of culture and a Keris-based economy," concluded Fadli Zon.


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