CIREBON Minister of Culture Fadli Zon reviewed the Cirebon Mask Museum, Monday (17/11), and encouraged the expansion of the cultural space as a concrete step to advance the cultural ecosystem in the region. This visit emphasized the commitment of the Ministry of Culture to strengthen local cultural nodes and present a living public space.
The Cirebon Mask Museum features hundreds of collections of masks, including five Wanda Panca Masks: Panji, Samba, Rumyang, Patih, and Kelana. Mask mogul collections such as Ki Kandeg Padmajawinata, Ki Empek, to the puppeteers are also displayed as a means of education and cultural preservation.
The Minister of Education and Culture was greeted by the Museum Supervisory Board, Reini A. Daniel, and curator Ki Waryo Sela. He also reviewed the installation of Sujana Priya's "Main Tree Plant" which featured Panji's character on complete wood.
"This Cirebon Topeng is legendary and has many stories from Ramayana, Mahabarata, to local stories. It is important to continue to be introduced to the public," said Fadli Zon.
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He assessed that the legacy of Cirebon masks needs to be developed through various mediums. "It needs to be made books, films, documentaries, and other forms of cultural expression so that the Cirebon mask ecosystem grows sustainably," he said.
After reviewing the museum, the Minister of Education and Culture accompanied by the Director General of Cultural Protection and Culture of Restu Gunawan, Cirebon Mayor Effendi Edo, and his entourage, continued their visit to the office of the former DPMPTSP and Monument Monument Monument August 15 or Pencil Monument.
Fadli Zon encouraged the former DPMPTSP building to be converted into a Cirebon City museum and gallery. He called the music performance room, mask dance, contemporary art exhibitions, discussions, and the culinary history of Cirebon to be presented at that location as a center of cultural knowledge.
"We need more public spaces and cultural spaces that educate and advance national culture, including Cirebon culture," said Fadli.
This visit emphasized the policy direction of the Ministry of Culture to strengthen art infrastructure in the regions, ensure history heritage is maintained, and open wider access for the public to cultural expressions.
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