Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia, through the Ministry of Culture, is\nexploring cultural cooperation with Suriname, aiming to advance national\nculture.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe presence of the Javanese community in Suriname serves as\ncultural capital that can be developed to strengthen the promotion of\nIndonesian culture, while simultaneously maintaining the continuity of\nthe historical relationship between the two nations,\u201d stated Minister of\nCulture Fadli Zon in a statement confirmed from Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Culture is also exploring various cooperation\nopportunities in the form of joint nominations or extension nominations\nfor the list of intangible cultural heritage. This is part of an effort\nto strengthen the preservation and promotion of culture that shares\nlinks between Indonesia and Suriname.<\/p>\n
Fadli Zon\u2019s statement was made while receiving a visit from the State\nAdvisor to the President of the Republic of Suriname, Paul\nSomohardjo.<\/p>\n
Fadli noted that Indonesia and Suriname share a long-standing\nrelationship strengthened by cultural bonds, particularly Javanese\nculture.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a long-established relationship and possess strong cultural\nties, especially Javanese culture. Javanese culture has developed in\nvarious places and has become part of our historical journey. Therefore,\nwe wish to bridge the cultural relationship between Indonesia and\nSuriname and make culture a part of Indonesia\u2019s contribution to world\ncivilisation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Paul Somohardjo noted that the Javanese descendants in Suriname still\nmaintain various cultural elements passed down from previous\ngenerations. Javanese language and script, customs, rituals, and various\nKejawen traditions are still known and studied as part of the identity\nof the Javanese community in Suriname.<\/p>\n
Paul assessed that cultural preservation must be carried out\nsustainably so that the younger generation continues to recognise their\ncultural roots. This can be achieved, among other ways, through the\nstrengthening of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Suriname to\npromote and preserve the culture of both countries, particularly\nJavanese culture.<\/p>\n
\u201cCulture must be studied and preserved because if not, culture could\nbecome extinct and lost. We must safeguard Javanese culture because it\nis our root and origin. We must not let Javanese people forget their\nidentity, and we must be proud of the culture we possess,\u201d expressed\nPaul.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-explores-cultural-cooperation-with-suriname-1788282041", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }