ACEH Besar - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon visited Fort Indrapatra in Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar, Monday, November 24. This visit marks steps to accelerate the revitalization and affirmation of the government's commitment to preserving cultural heritage which has been running slowly.
Fadli said that Fort Indrapatra has prominent historical power. He is almost 400 years old but the structure of the building remains sturdy. The seven-hectare area includes three forts and two freshwater wells which are important evidences of past life.
Drinking water is a source of life from time to time. This uniqueness must be maintained," said Fadli.
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He emphasized that revitalization must be careful and based on studies so as not to change the original shape of the fort. This year the Ministry of Culture began to restore the 75-meter-long canal.
"Next year the target is 200 meters. The channel must return to function around Fort Indrapatra," said Fadli.
According to him, locations facing the beach have strong potential for this region to become an icon of Aceh cultural tourism, starting from art festivals to cultural development programs that can drive the local economy.
Also present to accompany the visit, Deputy Governor of Aceh Fadhlullah, Chairman of the Gerindra faction of the Aceh DPR Abdurrahman Ahmad, Aceh Forkopimda, and the ranks of the Ministry of Culture.
Fadli closed with a commitment to speed up restoration and at the same time encourage Fort Indrapatra to be proposed as a national cultural heritage.
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