Historical buildings attracts tourists

Historical buildings attracts tourists

From Merdeka

Conserving historical buildings for tourism has recently been revived abroad. We therefore plead with government to conserve Jakarta's historical buildings, as well as those of other cities.

Do not demolish ancient buildings for the sake of developing shopping centers. This is tantamount to wiping out history and the works of our forefathers.

If development should involve historical locations, spare at least these old buildings, since newer constructions are eventually demolished to keep up with the times and more modern building styles.

The majority of modern buildings are not made to last long, and after a time most of them disintegrate into filthy, old- fashioned structures, which are eventually razed and replaced by more modern buildings.

We welcome the Jakarta administration's special attention to historical buildings in anticipation of tourism development, which, is expected to raise state income.

TEGUH SANTOSA

Jakarta