JAKARTA - The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, visited a number of cultural heritage buildings in the Kota Tua and Angke areas, West Jakarta, Saturday, August 16. He was accompanied by the Chairman of the Board of Persons for Museums and Cultural Conservation, Hasjim Djojohadikusumo, and the founder of the National Archives Foundation, Tamalia Alisjahbana.
The buildings visited include the Red Shop, Baron Von Wurmb's House, Ex-Charted Bank, to the VOC East Warehouse. "This building is an old relic and an important part of Cultural Heritage. We must try to preserve it," said Menbud Fadli.
He gave an example, the Red Shop was built in 1730 by Gustaaf Willem Baron van Imhoff, then it has functioned as an office of Bank Voor Indie, BUMN, until now it has become a cafe. Baron Von Wurmb's house also has a long story. The owner, Friedrich von Wurmb, a German, founded Bataviasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen. The building is known as the Yellow Lion Building because of two gold lion statues at its entrance.
After visiting Kota Tua, the group continued to the Jami Angke Mosque or Jami Al-Anwar Mosque. Built in 1761, this mosque is among the oldest in Jakarta. Here are the graves of scholars from various races and ethnic groups. Cultural acculturation is extraordinary," said Menbud Fadli.
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During the visit, Fadli was accompanied by the Director General of Cultural and Traditional Protection, Restu Gunawan; Head of Museum and Cultural Conservation, Abi Kusno; and Executive Director of BLU Museums and Cultural Conservation, Esti Nurjadin.
This visit is also the first step to formulate a conservation strategy. According to Fadli, cultural heritage is not just a physical heritage, but a nation's identity that can provide real benefits. Secretary needs collaboration from all parties. This is where culture can bring prosperity," he said.
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