Jakarta as art center

Jakarta as art center

From Koran Tempo

As a city grows larger, art and culture become one of the facets of life in the metropolis. Along with the construction of shopping centers in Jakarta, the maintenance of its art facilities and the building of new facilities will make its image complete.

Jakarta particularly needs a music hall with specially designed acoustics, seating and stage arrangement for concerts. With art performances balancing the city's daily activities, we could expect a more dynamic and harmonious city.

Regular art programs would also help convince foreigners that Jakarta is secure, peaceful and cultured. Though the government should not necessarily finance this effort, the provincial administration must play a motivating role.

GERRY MURSITO ADI

Jakarta