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        "id": 1652293,
        "msgid": "west-java-governor-culture-must-become-cirebons-economic-identity-1775134250",
        "date": "2026-04-02 19:28:57",
        "title": "West Java Governor: Culture must become Cirebon's economic identity",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has urged the development of Cirebon Regency by leveraging its rich cultural heritage as both an identity and an economic driver, rather than merely preserving it as a legacy. He highlighted the potential of historical sites like the keraton and figures such as Sunan Gunung Jati to foster growth, drawing parallels with successful models in Yogyakarta and Bali. The provincial government plans to prioritise infrastructure completion by 2026, followed by culture-based regional branding in 2027, while the regent emphasised integrating ancestral values into modern development during the regency's 544th anniversary.",
        "content": "<p>Cirebon (ANTARA) - West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has emphasised\nthat culture must be positioned as both an identity and a source of\neconomic development in the construction efforts within Cirebon Regency,\nthe province\u2019s locality.<\/p>\n<p>During his working visit to Cirebon on Thursday, Dedi Mulyadi stated\nthat culture should not merely be regarded as a heritage but must be\nprocessed into a living force with economic value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen culture can be articulated well, an area will grow into a\nprosperous regency,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dedi assessed that Cirebon possesses significant potential from a\ncultural perspective, which can be developed as an engine for\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the importance of preserving and optimising historical\nlegacies, including the existence of the keraton as a centre of\ncivilisation.<\/p>\n<p>He mentioned that the arrangement of architecture characteristic of\nCirebonese style, along with strengthening the historical values of\nfigures like Sunan Gunung Jati, form an important foundation in building\nthe region\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p>Dedi stressed the importance of building community character to\nsupport tourism governance. He cited Yogyakarta and Bali as examples\nthat have strong identities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCirebon has great strength from a cultural aspect. This must become\na symbol of development with the spirit and culture of Kacirebonan,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the provincial government is currently prioritising the\nequitable distribution of road infrastructure in West Java, targeted for\ncompletion in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>After that, he said, development will be directed towards\nstrengthening regional branding based on culture in 2027, including the\narrangement of urban areas in Cirebon.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Cirebon Regent Imron stated that the commemoration of the\n544th anniversary of Cirebon Regency is not merely ceremonial but a\nmoment for reflection to strengthen the direction of regional\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the anniversary serves as a foundation for\nevaluating achievements and formulating strategic steps forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe values inherited from our ancestors must be preserved and\nintegrated into modern development,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-governor-culture-must-become-cirebons-economic-identity-1775134250",
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