Hey Gen Z! Fadli Zon Has a Challenge to Revitalise Historical Sites

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KOMPAS.com - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has challenged Generation Z in Bengkulu to actively participate in revitalising historical sites through festivals and creative activities, aiming to make the historical areas in Bengkulu more attractive to tourists.

“I hope that the younger generation, especially Generation Z in Bengkulu, can actively create activities and festivals in the historical site areas so that more people come and experience the historical value,” said Fadli Zon in Bengkulu, as reported by Antara on Thursday (26/2/2026).

Fadli made the appeal after inspecting Fort Marlborough and the Bung Karno Residence, which are two historical icons in the city of Bengkulu.

According to him, historical sites are not enough to simply be maintained physically, but also need to be brought to life with activities that involve the community and young people to ensure their continued appeal.

He said that culture should be placed as an economic strength and also be able to produce new talents from young people while also encouraging the growth of the tourism and creative economy sectors in the region.

“We must bring culture to life so that it becomes an economic strength. From there, new talents can emerge from Bengkulu,” said Fadli.

During his visit to Bengkulu, Fadli Zon assessed that the colonial-era sites have high historical tourism appeal and the potential to attract more tourists.

“I think the Indonesian people need to come to Bengkulu, especially to Fort Marlborough, to see its beauty and historical value, including the Bung Karno Residence, which has high historical value,” he said.

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