JAKARTA The Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko attended the 2nd Manggarai Cultural Festival (FBM), at the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Pavilion, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Jakarta, Sunday, June 26.

Moeldoko advised the people of Manggarai in overseas not to leave their character and cultural identity behind.

"Wherever you all live, never leave the identity of culture. Because only that can strengthen our character as a great nation," said Moeldoko to reporters.

Moeldoko said, strict message to anyone who wants to disturb Indonesia's wealth and various cultures.

"Culture should not be investigated in any name. Because it will face Moeldoko," he exclaimed.

The Manggarai Cultural Festival (FBM) was held by the Manggarai Women's Community (KPM).

Various arts are displayed. One of the things that caught Moeldoko's attention was the Caci Dance.

This traditional Manggarai dance features two people fighting against each other using a trigger as a weapon and shield to fend off attacks.

"I as a soldier really enjoy seeing what you are doing (drowing a cap). Because our DNA is almost the same," said Moeldoko with a laugh.

According to him, the Tari Cap is a requirement with education on the values of the nation's character. Namely, courage, tolerance, brotherhood, cohesiveness, and intelligence.

Because of playing tactics. How do we avoid attacks and prepare defenses. What is more important, there is no grudge," he continued.


The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)