Indonesia promotes cultural and religious tourism through new landmarks and festivals

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Indonesia is implementing several initiatives to bolster its cultural and religious tourism sectors. In Jakarta, Governor Pramono Anung inaugurated the An-Nur Floating Mosque in the Ancol Taman Impian area. Designed by architect Andra Matin, the mosque features a capacity for approximately 900 worshippers and serves as a new coastal landmark.

In Central Java, the Ministry of Tourism is preparing the Prambanan Shiva Festival, scheduled to run from January 6 to March 7, 2027. The festival aims to transform the UNESCO World Heritage site into a living monument for spiritual and educational purposes, specifically targeting international tourists through religious and cultural activities.

Additionally, the Central Java Provincial Government is developing the Borobudur-Kopeng-Rawa Pening (Bokor) tourism agglomeration. This includes the Rawapening Run Heritage event in November 2026, which integrates sport tourism with the historical and natural landscapes of the Ambarawa region.

On a national scale, the Ministry of Culture reported that 1,515 national cultural heritage sites have been designated since 2025, a significant increase from previous years, aimed at strengthening the protection and utilization of the nation's diverse cultural assets.