Minister of Culture Drives Museum Revitalisation in Kuningan Regency
Indonesia’s Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, held a strategic meeting with Kuningan Regency Regent Dian Rachmat Yanuar at the Ministry of Culture office in Senayan, Jakarta. The meeting discussed several plans for cultural advancement in Kuningan Regency, ranging from museum revitalisation to strengthening the region’s culture-based economy.
Fadli outlined that Kuningan Regency has potential to become a significant cultural enclave in the West Java region. This potential is reinforced by the regency’s possession of numerous cultural heritage assets, both tangible and intangible. These include the Seren Taun ceremonial tradition, as well as several historical sites such as the Cipari Archaeological Site, Graha Wangi, Sutan Syahrir’s House, and the Linggarjati Negotiation Building Museum.
“There are many historical sites that can be visited in Kuningan, such as the Linggarjati Negotiation Building Museum, Sutan Syahrir’s House, and also several other museums in the area,” Fadli stated on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Regarding the Linggarjati Negotiation Building Museum, Fadli also encouraged mapping of the collections to be displayed in the museum in order to enrich its holdings and strengthen the museum’s narrative. He proposed adding one particular artistic collection: a sketch by renowned painter Henk Ngantung depicting the Linggarjati Agreement.
“The renowned painter Henk Ngantung also created a sketch during the Linggarjati Agreement negotiations. Henk Ngantung came and painted the participants of the Linggarjati Agreement who were present, creating sketches on the spot,” Fadli explained.
Fadli emphasised that the Ministry of Culture continues to support efforts to preserve cultural heritage sites and strengthen the cultural advancement ecosystem in various regions, particularly Kuningan Regency. Through strategic measures, the Ministry of Culture ensures that cultural heritage remains protected whilst providing benefits for present and future generations.
Meanwhile, Regent Dian emphasised that the preservation of cultural assets in Kuningan Regency plays a crucial role in maintaining the region’s historical identity and sense of place.
“Kuningan Regency possesses cultural depth that can continue to be explored for cultural and economic development. Several initiatives we will undertake include revitalisation of cultural heritage sites, digitalisation of museum collections, and mapping of cultural advancement objects,” Dian concluded.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister’s advisers and officials, including the Minister’s Legal and Cultural Policy Adviser Masyithoh Annisa Ramadhani Alkatiri; the Minister’s Special Staff for Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations Annisa Rengganis; Director of History and Museology Agus Mulyana; and the Secretary of the Directorate of Cultural Protection and Tradition Wawan Yogaswara. Also present were Kuningan Deputy Regent Tuti Andriani; Professional Special Staff at the Office of the Presidential Staff AA Ade Kadarisman; and the Head of Kuningan’s Department of Education and Culture Carlan.