Minister of Culture: Special Allocation Fund for Bengkulu Cultural Centre to Strengthen Local Arts and Culture

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said that the Bengkulu Cultural Centre has received a Special Allocation Fund (DAK) from the Ministry of Culture each year as a stimulus to strengthen the arts and culture ecosystem in the region.

Therefore, he hopes that in addition to scheduled art programmes, the presence of supporting facilities such as coffee shops and local culinary establishments based on Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage can enrich the visitor experience and increase the appeal of this place as an arts and culture destination.

“We see great potential here. In terms of facilities, it is already quite good, and if it is activated with a planned agenda and support from all parties, it will certainly become more vibrant and have a broad impact on the community,” said the Minister of Culture in a statement received and confirmed in Jakarta, Thursday.

Moreover, several facilities have also been provided, such as an indoor theatre, an art exhibition gallery, a music building, an arts workshop, and other facilities that can be important assets to encourage various arts and cultural activities in the province.

He also emphasised the importance of cross-stakeholder collaboration to maximise the potential of the Cultural Centre.

Furthermore, the allocated funds can also be used optimally for local-scale programmes as well as those involving artists, art performances, and cultural agendas that attract public interest.

This Cultural Centre serves as a platform for local artists and cultural practitioners to develop creativity in various fields, including theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and other art activities.

Through various facilities such as theatre buildings, exhibition spaces, and open-air performance areas, the Bengkulu Provincial Cultural Centre regularly supports the organisation of art performances, exhibitions, and other creative activities to promote the cultural wealth of Bengkulu.

Fadli then hopes that the Bengkulu Provincial Cultural Centre will not only be a performance space but will also grow as a centre of attraction for the wider community and a preserver of local cultural creativity.