JAKARTA - The Ministry of Culture held the 2026 Kirab Pusaka Nusantara in the Borobudur Temple area, Magelang, Thursday, April 17. For Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, this parade is important not only because it takes place at a world heritage site, but because it confirms that Borobudur is still alive with traditions, rituals, and memories that are maintained by the surrounding community.
Fadli said this parade was the first to be held in the Borobudur area involving many stakeholders, ranging from cultural figures, artists, to residents from 20 buffer villages. According to Fadli, the position of Borobudur is not enough to be read from the splendor of the temple alone, but also from the cultural heritage that is still maintained by the community.
"Hopefully in the future we can organize more cultural activities, because Borobudur is also a living heritage. Religious and cultural activities are an inseparable part of Indonesian society," said Fadli Zon.
He also touched on the importance of improving the service of the Borobudur area, making it more well-known, friendly for people with disabilities, the elderly, and visitors from various backgrounds.
The Kirab Pusaka Nusantara involves around 1,000 participants from buffer villages and cultural communities. The series of events began at the Beringin Gate, followed by a cultural parade carrying heritage to the Kenari Courtyard. After that, cross-religious prayers, cultural rituals, and the handing over of conservation seeds were held as a symbol of sustainability of preservation.
The event was then closed with a feast or a meal together, which emphasized the value of togetherness and harmony in the tradition of the people around Borobudur.
According to Fadli, the spirit of mutual cooperation from 20 villages around Borobudur is an important strength. He hopes that the benefits of the existence of Borobudur Temple do not stop in the site area, but are also truly felt by the surrounding community and the wider public.
This activity was attended by Magelang Regent Grengseng Pamudji, Deputy Regent of Magelang Sahid, the Ministry of Culture, the area manager, and the perkerisan community from the National Secretariat for Indonesian Perkerisan.
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