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        "id": 1985292,
        "msgid": "ancient-temple-utilisation-must-preserve-cultural-heritage-minister-1789631474",
        "date": "2026-09-17 13:58:41",
        "title": "Ancient temple utilisation must preserve cultural heritage: Minister",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Minister Pratikno has emphasised that the use of ancient temples, including Borobudur and Prambanan, for religious activities must balance cultural preservation with economic benefits for local communities. The initiative aims to foster religious harmony and sustainable religious tourism while ensuring the protection of Indonesia's significant historical and civilizational values.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThis MoU truly represents an extraordinary initial commitment to\npreserving and revitalizing our extraordinary cultural heritage,\u201d\nPratikno said here on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Pratikno made the statement while witnessing the signing of a\nmemorandum of understanding (MoU) on the use of Prambanan Temple,\nBorobudur Temple, Mendut Temple, and Pawon Temple for religious\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, ancient temples are not merely civil or\narchitectural works, but also carry moral, religious, cultural,\nscientific, and civilizational values.<\/p>\n<p>He said the use of ancient temples as spaces for religious activities\nmust therefore be able to bring together the interests of religion,\nknowledge, culture, and the community\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorshippers can pray peacefully. Hindus at Prambanan, Buddhists at\nBorobudur, and the temples themselves must also remain well-preserved.\nThis is a symbol of diversity that we must safeguard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the use of temples for religious activities is part\nof efforts to maintain religious harmony, advance culture, provide space\nfor worship according to one\u2019s faith, and improve community welfare.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the significant economic impact of religious\nactivities, citing the Quran Recital Competition (MTQ) held in Semarang,\nwhich increased hotel occupancy rates and generated economic benefits\nfor the local community.<\/p>\n<p>Pratikno therefore stressed that the use of temples must take into\naccount the interests of both tourists and surrounding communities, with\ntourists expected to enjoy meaningful experiences of the historical and\ncultural heritage while communities benefit economically from the\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Religious Affairs Ministry needs to ensure that people\u2019s\nreligious life is facilitated with full tolerance and diversity, while\nthe Culture Ministry ensures that the preservation and utilization of\ncultural heritage sites are properly carried out.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Tourism Ministry is expected to support the\ndevelopment of sustainable religious tourism, while the State-Owned\nEnterprises Regulatory Agency (BP BUMN) helps facilitate and develop the\necosystem around these destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo hails Prambanan as symbol of Indonesia-India\nancient ties<\/p>\n<p>Related news: BRIN, archaeologist studying recently unearthed temple\nsite in Batang<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Srigading: Ancient temple site to get heritage\nstatus<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Asep, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ancient-temple-utilisation-must-preserve-cultural-heritage-minister-1789631474",
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