Fadli Zon Invites Maarif Institute Collaboration To Create Inclusive And Progressive Culture

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon received Executive Director of the Maarif Institute, Andar Nubowo. (IST)

JAKARTA - Cultivation cannot run alone. He needs cross-sectoral synergy, including with civil society such as the Maarif Institute," said the Indonesian Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, when receiving an audience with the Maarif Institute management at the Ministry of Culture Office, Thursday, June 5.

This statement affirms Menbud Fadli's commitment to open space for collaboration with non-governmental institutions in strengthening cultural and humanitarian work in Indonesia. In a warm meeting, Fadli emphasized the importance of a cross-field approach from cultural heritage to popular culture in embracing all levels of society.

Executive Director of the Maarif Institute, Andar Nubowo, explained that his institution is reinforcing the foothold of Indonesianism, Islam, and humanity in their programs. The Maarif Institute, said Andar, focuses on establishing inclusive, moderate and pluralistic Islamic thought. Among the ongoing programs are the Maarif World Award, awards for local figures have a major impact, the School of Humanitarianism and Culture Ahmad Syafii Maarif, regeneration for national and regional students, the Jambore Student Exemplary of the Nation, for high school students throughout Indonesia, and the Maarif Fellowship, student research programs on cultural and humanitarian issues.

Andar hopes that collaboration with the Ministry of Culture can strengthen the impact of these programs. "We want to establish cooperation in line with the national cultural vision under the leadership of Mr. Fadli Zon," he said.

In response to this, Fadli stated his readiness to support the initiative and open space for concrete synergy. One that is being explored is the participation of the Ministry of Culture in Buya Syafii on July 30's 30'31. In the event, Fadli Zon was invited as the main speaker.

This audience was also attended by the ranks of the Maarif Institute such as Supriadi (Head of the Secretariat), and a number of other administrators. From the Ministry, Wawan Yogaswara (Secretary of the Directorate General of Cultural and Traditional Protection), Masyitoh Annisa Ramadhani Alkitri (Expert Minister's Staff), and Annisa Rengganis (Special Staff of the Minister for Cultural and International Diplomacy and Relations) were also present.

At the end of the meeting, Fadli Zon emphasized the importance of building sustainable relationships with the civil community. "This kind of collaboration not only strengthens culture, but also instills human values in everyday life," he said.