Moeldoko: Culture Must Take A Role In World Recovery

Thousands of artists and culturalists also enlivened the Meeting of the Minister of State Culture for Members of the G20 (Culture Minister's Meeting) in Magelang, Central Java, 11-13 September 2022. (KSP Photo)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff General Purnawirawan Dr. Moeldoko emphasized the importance of culture as a way for the recovery of the world. Therefore, the spirit of togetherness (togetherness) that was held at the G20 state forum meeting included the meeting of the Minister of State Culture for Members of the G20 (Culture Minister's Meeting) on 11-13 September 2022.

"Indonesia encourages how culture takes part in world recovery, in accordance with the theme of our presidency, Recover Together, Recover Stronger. And togetherness is the key," said Presidential Chief of Staff General Purnawirawan Dr Moeldoko in a statement in Jakarta, Tuesday, September 13.

Moeldoko said that the COVID-19 pandemic that had hit the world for more than two years had to be aware of giving birth to a new civilization order and giving birth to adaptive attitudes to change. Therefore, the meeting of the Minister of State Culture, a member of the G20 at the Borobudur Temple Complex, Magelang, Central Java, must be seen as a dialogue towards a new civilization. So that cultural path is the right step to talk about the recovery of the world towards new civilization. Together, work together," said Moeldoko.

The Borobudur area was chosen as the location for the G20 meeting had a special meaning. Borobudur Temple is a world cultural heritage, one of the wonders of the world that has many interesting aspects. Not only its temple, but also its diverse society and culture.

From the reliefs of Candi, according to Moeldoko, the world can see a one-time civilization where citizens can live in harmony with the universe. From the society and culture of the residents of Borobudur, we found an intersection of four civilizations that formed and gave birth to Borobudur Temple.

"We can all learn the practice of sustainable life that exists in Indonesian traditions as an answer to the challenges of recovering health, economic and environmental problems," he said.

The final of the Official Meeting and the G20 Minister of Culture Meeting at the Borobudur Temple Complex in Magelang will take place on 11-13 September 2022. Culture for Sustainable Living or Culture-themed meetings for Bumi Lestari. There are at least five priority agendas discussed, namely the role of culture as an enabler and a driving force for sustainable development; and the economic, social and environmental benefits of cultural-based policies.

In addition to the meeting, various cultural events were held at the Borobudur Temple Complex and its surroundings. These include the new media festival "Indonesia Stature", the G20 Orchestra, Cultural Order, and Giant Meetings (General Assembly), which involve 2,500 artists, cultural artists, and the Indonesian and international public. Also the Bumi Ruwatan (Rual spirit of Earth) is a combination of the ceremonial ceremonies presented in contemporary performances involving traditional elders and vocal-based art groups from various regions in Indonesia.