Sumedang - Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasized that Keraton Sumedang Larang should no longer be a mere stopover, but must be positioned as the main cultural destination of West Java. The affirmation was delivered while reviewing the Sumedang Larang Keraton complex, Saturday, January 17, while opening up opportunities for concrete cross-sector collaboration in the revitalization of the Nusantara palaces.
According to Menbud Fadli, Sumedang has strong capital to develop as a Sunda cultural center. The palace, historical sites, to the still-living traditions are considered to be economic drivers based on culture if they are managed seriously and sustainably.
"Sumedang must be a destination, not a stopover. The potential is complete, from culture, history, to religious and culinary tourism. The impact is direct to the community," said Fadli.
He encouraged Keraton Sumedang Larang to act as the epicenter of Sunda cultural development through intergenerational knowledge transfer. The sustainability of the cultural ecosystem, said the Minister, can only be maintained if the younger generation is involved as a new cultural agent.
Special emphasis was given to the Binokasih Crown which is stored at the Pusaka Museum. Fadli assessed that the heirloom was worthy of being positioned as the main attraction.
"Binokasih's crown can be a masterpiece. Like the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, people come to Sumedang to see this," he said.
Sri Radya Keraton Sumedang Larang, H.R.I. Lukman Soemadisoeria, stated the readiness of the palace to support the acceleration of revitalization. He hopes that the program of restoration of the Nusantara palace can be immediately realized in a tangible way, not just a discourse.
Keraton Sumedang Larang is a historic center of the Sumedang Larang Kingdom, the successor of the Pajajaran Kingdom. Now the area has become the Prabu Geusan Ulun Museum which houses sacred relics, ancient manuscripts, gamelan, to the crown car - emphasizing Sumedang's strategic position in the history of West Java culture.
Concluding the visit, Fadli emphasized the importance of synergy between the Ministry of Culture, local governments, and palace managers so that the great potential of Sumedang does not stop as a symbol, but actually lives as a national cultural destination.
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