JAKARTA - Literature is not enough just to be present in books and discussion rooms. Through the Indonesian Cultural Arts Degree MORSA, literary works will be brought closer to the public through traditional music, orchestra, monologues, theater, and multimedia.
The plan was discussed in a meeting of a number of cultural figures with Minister of Culture Fadli Zon at the Ministry of Culture Office, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday, May 25.
MORSA is an abbreviation of Traditional Music, Orchestra, and Literature. This activity is prepared to strengthen the living space of literature and performing arts in Indonesia.
Fadli expressed support for community-based cultural activities. He assessed that artists and communities can help drive the creative economy and local culture.
"The literary ecosystem certainly requires collaboration from all parties. There must be synergy from the government, in this case the Ministry of Culture, working together with universities to develop a shared awareness," said Fadli.
According to Fadli, the government has a role in providing support and facilitation. Universities are engaged in the field of cultural education. Cultural actors are the parties who create and maintain literary works.
Fadli said MORSA was in line with National Talent Management or MTN. This program is related to the strengthening of cultural talent, including literature.
"The Ministry of Culture also encourages activities that can provide education and literacy in the field of literature," he said.
Cultural activist Bambang Oeban said MORSA was initiated to continue literature from the masters to the younger generation. The way is with a package that is closer to today's audience.
"MORSA is a manifestation that literature can be packaged and developed into a need of the present, so that there is a theatrical touch, monologue, dramaturgy, and multimedia creativity," said Bambang.
The meeting was attended by a number of cultural figures, including Bambang Oeban, Sutardji Calzoum, Jose R Manua, and Joko Pranoto. Also present were the Chairman of the Board of Professors of UGM Prof Baiquni and the Head of the Theatre Department Prof Yudiaryani.
Fadli also encouraged art practitioners to utilize government support, including the cultural endowment fund or the Indonesia Raya Fund. He hopes that the fund can help create new works in the field of literature and strengthen the position of Indonesian art on the international stage.
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