Director of the Indonesian Buddhist Forum (FBI) Adian Radiatus assessed that the installation of stairs at Borobudur Temple in Central Java is a form of ease and openness of places of worship for Buddhists for religious, tourism, and research activities.
"Of course this installation has been thought of very carefully, including prioritizing the conservation aspect of the temple itself. Of course, the government cannot possibly want to destroy or destroy a valuable heritage site," said Adian in Jakarta, Thursday.
The installation of the Borobudur elevator coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit. The FBI assesses that the installation can provide many benefits, especially to make it easier for anyone to visit.
Adian also emphasized that the installation of elevator exhausts had been carried out carefully because Borobudur was a historic building that had been recognized by the world.
In addition, the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has also involved various experts to give considerations before the installation of a elevator shield.
"In other parts of the country, elevators and elevator chains used to facilitate access for visitors to world heritage sites are also installed, such as in Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Saint Peter Church, Italy; Forbidden City, China; and Partion Acropolis, Greece," he said.
According to him, the Indonesian people also need to be proud of the installation of this elevator. Because, in addition to providing convenience, the presence of this tool is also monumental, which is used by two leaders of a large country.
"There is also a privilege that the first user of this elevator is the leader of a developed country. Of course, as the host, this is a matter of pride in history and it is an important note that the strength of Borobudur Temple is not affected by anything due to this installation," said Adian.
He also emphasized that the installation of elevator tubes should not be politicized because it is feared that it will confuse people as well as be prone to riding other interests.
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"I believe some of my friends who criticized the installation of this elevator elevator are a form of their high love for Borobudur Temple. The emergence of criticism is natural because they have not received complete information," he explained.
These various inputs, said Adian, are a form of vigilance so that all parties have a strong commitment to safeguarding Borobudur from various potential damage.
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