JAKARTA - The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, received the honorary title of Adat Muna Sangia Tialno Lia Mentaduno from the Adat Muna Institute and adat leaders in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
The award was given as a form of appreciation for the designation of rock paintings in Liang Metanduno, Liangkabori Cave, as the oldest rock painting in the world.
The Chairman of the Muna Custom Institution, La Ode Muhammad Ruslan, said the title was an honor for Fadli Zon who served as Minister of Culture when the international recognition of the prehistoric site was established.
"On behalf of the Muna customary institution and Muna customary figures, religious figures, with the support of the Regent of Muna Bahrun, today June 11, 2026, we give the customary honorary title to Prof. Fadli Zon, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia with the customary honorary title of Sangia Tilano Lia Mentaduno," said Muhammad Ruslan when giving the honorary customary title to Menbud RI Fadli Zon, as quoted by ANTARA.
He hopes that the award of the customary title can strengthen the relationship between the Minister of Culture and the Muna community, both in the region and in various regions of Indonesia.
"Hopefully with this honorary title, we will always get Ridho from Allah SWT, and the most important thing is to strengthen the relationship of brotherhood between the Minister and the Muna community wherever they are," he said.
On that occasion, Muhammad Ruslan also expressed his appreciation to the Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Andi Sumangerukka and the Regent of Muna Bachrun for their support for the preservation of cultural sites which are now recognized by the world.
"Where the world-famous Liang Metanduno (location of the painting), the oldest with an age of 67,800 years, was realized in the era of the leadership of Mr. Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, was realized in the era of the leadership of the Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sumangerukka, and was realized in the era of the leadership of Regent Muna Bachrun," explained Muhammad Ruslan.
The conferment of the honorary title took place when Fadli Zon carried out a working visit to Muna Regency and opened the Liangkabori Festival in Southeast Sulawesi.
The title of Sangia Tilano Lia Metanduno is one of the sacred titles of nobility in the Muna Kingdom tradition. The title has the meaning of a protective leader who is luminous, wise, and an example for the community.
In the philosophy of the Muna custom, Sangia refers to a leader who is respected for his wisdom. Meanwhile, Tilano Lia is interpreted as a light that shines from within the cave, while Metanduno refers to Liang Metanduno, a historical site in Muna Regency which symbolizes power, protection, and traces of past civilizations.
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