Visiting Borobudur Temple Must Wear 'Upanat' Sandals, Sandiaga: Help Support SMEs

Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno invites tourists to wear Upanat sandals when visiting Borobudur Temple. (photo: instagram)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno said tourists would soon be allowed to climb into the limited structure of the Borobudur Temple. However, the tourists must wear special sandals called 'Upanat'.

Sandiaga says this can increase attractiveness. In addition, it can also help support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the local area.

"Want to go up to Borobudur Temple? Yes, but follow the latest rules, guys, by wearing special sandals! These sandals, which are named Upanat (Efforts to relieve fatigue) are made by local MSMEs and help create job opportunities for 1,200 people," he said, quoted from his Instagram @Sandiuno, Saturday, January 15th.

According to Sandiaga, Upanat must be used for tourists who will go up to the temple, so as not to damage the stairs and other building structures.

"As part of the conservation of historic buildings and maintaining environmental sustainability," he said.

In addition, Sandiaga stressed that the reopening of Borobudur Temple must be able to provide benefits for regional and national economic revival.

"We firmly confirm that the reopening of Borobudur Temple as much as possible must be felt directly by the community, providing the maximum benefit for economic revival," he said.

For your information, based on instructions from the Conservation Center, Borobudur Temple began to receive 4,000 tourists visiting the courtyard and as many as 1,000 people could go up to the temple. However, you must use sandals that match those in relief number 150 Karmawibhangga.