BANDUNG - Minister of Culture (Menbud) Fadli Zon opened a dialogue with elders, cultural figures, and the West Java cultural community in Bandung, Sunday, April 19. In the meeting, he emphasized that the business of advancing culture could not be done by the government alone.
Fadli said that the Ministry of Culture must be used together as a tool to encourage cultural work. "The Ministry of Culture is a tool. This instrument must be used together to encourage the advancement of culture," he said during the 71st anniversary of the Asian-African Conference.
He also emphasized that budget constraints were not an excuse to stop cultural programs. According to the Minister, the work of protecting, developing, and utilizing culture continues. At the same time, the government encourages wider cooperation, including with the private sector and philanthropy, especially for the management of museums and cultural heritages.
In the forum, Fadli also introduced the Dana IndonesiaRaya program. This funding scheme is said to be made simpler so that it is easier for communities, individuals, and cultural institutions to access. The number of beneficiaries is also said to have been expanded.
Apart from funding, the government is also encouraging the revitalization of museums, palaces, and cultural sites. The goal is that cultural spaces are not only places to store the heritage of the past, but also become learning spaces and have economic value for the community.
From cultural activists, a number of inputs also emerged. Chairman of the West Java Indonesian Pencak Silat Association Dadang Hermansyah asked the Ministry of Culture to ensure that the concept of culture-based tourism really involves the community and still maintains local identity. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining pencak silat as part of the tradition and identity of the nation.
Pinisepuh Majelis Masyarakat Sunda Eni Sumarni highlighted the importance of character education based on cultural values. He proposed that values that live in the Sunda tradition can be developed into a national strategic program.
Meanwhile, theater maestro Iman Soleh asked for greater attention to the proposal for an award for West Java cultural figures. He also emphasized the importance of completing and strengthening the Cultural Development Object in West Java.
Through this dialogue, the Ministry of Culture opens up space to absorb the aspirations of the community. On the other hand, cultural activists convey a message that culture needs to be worked on together and maintained through concrete steps.
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