AMBON - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon visited Fort Victoria Ambon, Friday, November 28, which is one of the most historic cultural heritage sites in Maluku. During this visit, he emphasized the importance of the fort as a key point in the history of the Maluku people's resistance to colonialism.
Menbud Fadli expressed his appreciation to the ranks of the TNI who have been guarding the fort area. He emphasized that Fort Victoria had had a long journey since the Portuguese was built in 1575, taken over by the Dutch, until it finally became an asset belonging to the Republic of Indonesia.
"This temple is a witness to a colonial struggle in Maluku. After independence, it became part of the TNI and belongs to the state," said Fadli.
He also highlighted the direct connection between the fort and the National Hero of Pattimura. "Pattimura was imprisoned for 35 days here in 1817 before being sentenced to hanging. This is an important point in the history of the Maluku people's resistance," he said.
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Fort Victoria Ambon is known as the oldest fort in the city and holds valuable collections, such as VOC cannons, 17th to 19th-century Ambon maps, as well as paintings of colonial administrators. Fadli assessed that the potential for public education for this fort is very large and must be revived.
"We will maintain and activate New Victoria Fort. The narrative must be complete and can be historical literacy for the community," he said.
This visit was also attended by the Acting Secretary of the Maluku Regional Secretary Kasrul Selang, Ambon Mayor Bodew Wattimena, as well as the ranks of ministries and the XX Region Cultural Preservation Center.
The Ministry of Culture ensures its commitment to safeguarding the historical site of resistance in Maluku. The activation of Victorian Fort is said to be an important step so that the memory of Maluku's struggle remains alive and can be understood by future generations.
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