Bogor Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Fadli Zon inaugurated the 2025 Art Festival (RAF) in Bogor Square, West Java, Saturday, October 25. He called this festival a real example of the advancement of culture that grows from the community and becomes an inspirational space for young artists.
"The Ministry of Culture is very supportive of activities like this, especially those that grow from the community. The promotion of culture must be a collective movement," said Fadli Zon in his remarks.
Fadli also mentioned various programs that can be accessed by cultural actors, such as Dana Indonesiana, cultural endowment funds that have involved more than 3,000 cultural actors this year. He hopes that the Keboen Sastra Creative House Foundation as the organizer of RAF also takes advantage of these facilities.
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According to Fadli, support for community initiatives is part of the constitutional mandate and Law Number 5 of 2017 concerning the Advancement of Culture. He emphasized that art is included in Cultural Advancement Objects that must be developed through various programs such as the Laboratory of Translators and Promotors of Letters as well as the Development of Intellectual Property-Based Literature Works.
Chairman of the Keboen Sastra Creative House Foundation, Herie Syahnilla Putra Siregar, said that this festival is not just an exhibition, but also a forum for dialogue and collaboration between artists and the community. We want RAF to become a meeting room for ideas and cultural movements across generations," he said.
The chairman of the committee, Setni Laura Bernadhette, added that the presence of the Minister of Culture is clear evidence of the government's attention to arts and traditions. Meanwhile, the Deputy Mayor of Bogor, Jenal Mutaqin, emphasized the local government's commitment to continue to synergize with cultural actors so that activities such as RAF are sustainable.
Carrying the theme 'Suluh Ka Sukma, Tengtrem Ka Jiwa, Bagja Ka Bumi,' RAF 2025 presents 50 contemporary works of art, music performances, dance, theater, workshops, and local creative markets for October 25'26.
Fadli hopes that activities such as RAF will continue to develop with careful planning and discussions with local cultural actors. "This kind of festival not only ignites the spirit of art, but also keeps the cultural spirit in the midst of changing times," he concluded.
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