JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto invites the public to continue to study historical artifacts and cultural heritage as part of efforts to strengthen the nation's identity.
Through a post on his personal social media account, the President stated that great civilizations are born from knowledge and appreciation of the past.
"Studying historical artifacts and cultural heritage of the nation is a reminder of the great civilization born from knowledge and appreciation of the past of our nation," he said.
In the upload, the President revealed that on Monday (2/3), he took the time to visit the National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta.
The visit was carried out before the time of breaking the fast or ngabuburit together with his son, Ragowo Hediprasetyo Djojohadikusumo, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon and his deputy Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Stella Christie, friends, and colleagues from the Ministry of Culture.
According to the President, studying historical relics is not merely looking at artifacts, but also understanding the long journey of the nation and the values that shape Indonesia until today.
Closing his upload, the President also conveyed congratulations on breaking the fast to the community who carried out the fasting ritual.
"Before the Maghrib call to prayer, I wish you a happy breaking of the fast for brothers who perform the fasting today," he said.
The National Museum of Indonesia in relation to cultural heritage is an institution for the storage, maintenance, security, and utilization of 140,000 objects of human culture as well as nature and the environment to support efforts to protect and preserve the cultural wealth of the Indonesian nation.
In his upload, the President also uploaded several photos while he was paying attention to various ancient artifacts made by hand carvings, statues, to ancient animal skeletons.
Throughout March 2026, the National Museum of Indonesia presents a series of special Ramadan public programs which will last until after Eid al-Fitr. Various recreational, educational, and reflective activities are prepared to accompany the ngabuburit time of visitors of various ages.
The program began with a workshop Islamic Paper Collage (March 7), followed by the Detective Misykat Ramadan Adventure for children (March 8), as well as the Mantra music performance at Majapahit Hall (March 8 and 29).
At the end of the month, there is also Rakopi (Taste and Story of Coffee) which combines coffee brewing classes and museum tours, as well as Yoga Night at Museum with the experience of practicing yoga in the midst of historical collections.
Through this series, the National Museum invites the public to make Ramadan a moment to enrich cultural experiences, self-reflection, and togetherness.
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