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Indonesian cultural heritage preservation and promotion

Overview

Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has launched initiatives to preserve and promote the nation's cultural heritage. The government announced a revitalization program for nearly 200 museums and heritage sites, including royal palaces, intended to transform them into modern educational and tourism hubs through increased funding and improved displays.

Parallel to domestic efforts, the ministry is focusing on international cultural promotion, specifically regarding Indonesian textiles and batik through collaborations with fashion designers. Additionally, the ministry is engaging in bilateral cultural diplomacy, as evidenced by discussions with a Tunisian delegation regarding shared historical interests, film projects, and the exchange of rare manuscripts and artworks.

Entities

Fadli Zon · Batik · Hatim Elmekki · Surakarta Palace · Lianny Haryono

Timeline

8 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Indonesian Culture Minister meets Tunisian delegation in Jakarta
Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon met with Tunisian diplomats to discuss cultural heritage and a film project about painter Hatim Elmekki, while highlighting Jakarta's colonial history.
12 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon Announces Museum Revitalization and Fashion Promotion Initiatives
Minister Fadli Zon announced a 2026 plan to revitalize 200 Indonesian museums and heritage sites and praised fashion designers like Ivan Gunawan for promoting batik internationally.

Sources

1001infos.net · antaranews.com · beautynury.com · hnk-sibenik.hr · lapresse.tn