JAKARTA - The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, emphasized that Islamic boarding schools (ponpes) have an important role in maintaining and preserving local wisdom. One of the Islamic boarding schools that are active in cultural conservation is the Dhikr Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School in Sukabumi, West Java.
"We hope that more and more Islamic boarding schools will participate in developing the local wisdom culture of their respective regions, as did the Al-Fath Sukabumi Islamic Boarding School," said Fadli Zon during a working visit to Sukabumi, Wednesday, January 29.
According to Fadli, Islamic boarding schools not only play a role in education and religious development, but are also at the forefront of maintaining regional culture. He highlighted the phenomenon of eroding local culture due to the influence of foreign culture, so that the conservation efforts made by the Dhikr Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School should be appreciated and used as an example for other Islamic boarding schools.
One form of cultural preservation carried out by this boarding school is to develop the traditional game of the Leungeun Seuneu (Boles) Ball or fireball. This game has even been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (WBTB) by the West Java Provincial Government.
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"The task of developing and advancing the culture of the archipelago is the responsibility of all parties, not only the government. The Dhikr Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School has provided a clear example in the preservation of regional culture," said Fadli Zon.
In addition, the Dhikr Al-Fath Islamic Boarding School also has the Prabu Siliwangi Museum, which holds various historical relics from the Sunda Kingdom. The existence of this museum is considered very important to provide education to the younger generation so that they understand and appreciate the history and culture of the nation.
"This cultural heritage is the identity of the nation. Therefore, we must all play a role in maintaining, preserving, developing, and socializing it so that it remains a national pride," added Fadli Zon.
With the support from various parties, it is hoped that more Islamic boarding schools will contribute to preserving regional culture, so that Indonesia's cultural heritage will continue to be sustainable and known to future generations.
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