Deputy Interior Minister Bima Assesses Pacitan's Great Potential in the Tourism Sector
Pacitan Regency in East Java is assessed to have substantial potential to develop as a leading tourism destination. This assessment is supported, among others, by the presence of the SBY-ANI Museum and Gallery, which has now become a new icon for the area.
This was stated by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) Bima Arya Sugiarto during an event at the Pacitan Regent’s Pendopo in East Java on Friday (1/5).
Bima admitted that he had long wanted to visit Pacitan, especially after hearing about the construction of the museum dedicated to Indonesia’s 6th President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his late wife Ani Yudhoyono.
According to Bima, the presence of the museum is beginning to have a positive impact on the economy of the surrounding community. He assessed that economic activities in the area around the museum are showing increasingly evident signs of growth.
“And I saw earlier along the road, the economy is starting to stir,” said Bima.
Bima also appreciated the quality of the SBY-ANI Museum and Gallery. Based on his experience visiting various museums abroad, he assessed that the museum in Pacitan meets international standards. Moreover, the museum is equipped with a library containing a variety of reading collections.
“I imagine, a bit imaginatively, Mr Regent, this SBY Museum will become the foundation for Pacitan to have various identities that match Mr SBY’s character, from his thoughts to his hobbies,” he said.
On the other hand, he expressed readiness to collaborate with running community networks to hold sports events that can enhance Pacitan’s image and Original Local Revenue (PAD).
“Later, we’ll design the event together. I will bring the ALTI (Indonesia Trail Running Association) network to create an event here, to boost Pacitan’s image,” he emphasised.
Also present on that occasion were Pacitan Regent Indrata Nur Bayuaji along with officials from the regional apparatus organisations (OPD) of the Pacitan Regency Government.