JAKARTA The phinisi ship is not just a symbol, but the long breath of the Bulukumba tradition which is now in danger of being silent. Because of that, the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized the need for concrete steps in preserving the world heritage from South Sulawesi.
Dalam pertemuan dengan Bupati Bulukumba, Andi Muchtar Ali Yusuf, di gedung Kemenbud, Jakarta, Rabu, 8 Oktober, Fadli menyampaikan pentingnya memperkuat ekosistem budaya pinisi melalui festival dan museum.
"The position has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. We must keep it from being swallowed up by the times," said Fadli.
He gave an example of the Maritime Museum in Belitung which exhibits hand-constructed phinisi of Bulukumba craftsmen. For Fadli, this is clear evidence: local culture has high economic value if managed seriously.
Fadli then highlighted the potential of Ammatoa Traditional Village. He said it could be developed like the Masai tribe in Africa which successfully sold culture as a tourist attraction. Bulukumba can be a leading cultural destination. We have to amplify so that more tourists come," he said.
Regent Andi Muchtar emphasized his regional commitment.
All the seeds are made in Bulukumba. In fact, many have been ordered from Australia, Germany, France, to America," he said. He assessed that the seeds were not only legacy, but also a global economic source.
Accompanying the Minister, the Expert Staff of Anindita Kusuma Listya, the Special Staff of Putri Woelan Sari Dewi, and the Director of Yayuk Sri Budi Rahayu were present.
Fadli hopes that Bulukumba will not only be a guardian of the legacy, but also a pioneer of Indonesian culture that is global. "Hopefully more regions can highlight cultural potential like Bulukumba," he concluded.
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