JAKARTA A new history is recorded. A total of 14 cultural figures in the country received the Civil Star Honorary Sign from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, the largest number of all time. A special appreciation from the Ministry of Culture was held at Plaza Insan Berprestasi, Dikbudristek Complex, Jakarta, Monday, August 25 as a tribute to their dedication to maintaining and developing Indonesian culture.
The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, emphasized that this award was not just a ceremony, but a state recognition for the contributions of art maestros, literature, music, films, to archeology. The recipients have made a real contribution to the nation. Although there are still many other worthy figures, awards must be given in stages due to limited quotas," he said.
Big names decorate the list of recipients: Taufiq Ismail, (Almh.) Titiek Puspa, Slamet Rahardjo, Muhammad Ainun Nadjib, Waldjinah, (late.) Prof. R. Soekmono, I Nyoman Nuarta, (late.) Cornel Simanjuntak, (late.) Mochtar Lubis, Christine Hakim, (late.) Benjamin Sueb, (late.) Idris Sardi, (late.) Gombloh, and Jaja Miharja.
This momentum became even more special when President Prabowo Subianto also awarded the Mahaputera Utama Star to Menbud Fadli Zon for his work in advancing national culture.
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Senior writer Taufiq Ismail, one of the recipients, was unable to hide his emotion. He thanked President Prabowo and the Ministry of Culture, then read the poem Mimbar (1966) as an expression of gratitude. The moment was a reminder that works of art were never timed.
Appreciation was also attended by officials from the Ministry of Culture. Menbud Fadli closed the event with a firm message: "Hopefully the spirit of working these figures will be an inspiration for future generations in maintaining Indonesian culture."
With this award, the state affirms its commitment to not only care for inheritance, but also emulate the struggles of cultural actors who give meaning to the journey of the nation.
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