Ministry of Culture Committed to Supporting Funding for Advancing National Culture
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Culture Minister Fadli Zon has emphasised his ministry’s commitment to supporting the advancement of national culture, including through eased access to funding for artists and creative communities.
He revealed that, despite uncertain global geopolitical and economic conditions, the government remains committed to providing facilitated funding access for cultural practitioners across Indonesia.
“Even though the world’s geopolitical and economic situation is uncertain, the Ministry of Culture will continue to commit to providing eased access to funding for artists and communities engaged in advancing culture,” said Fadli Zon in a written statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday.
According to him, financial support is one of the important aspects in ensuring the sustainability of cultural activities.
During a dialogue with Keana Production founder Marcella Zalianty at the Ministry of Culture office in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/4), the Minister discussed several plans for cultural advancement programmes, such as hero film production, women’s congress organisation, and children’s cultural festivals.
“The plans for hero film production, women’s congress, and children’s festival can certainly be collaborated on. We can also integrate those plans with the ministry’s flagship programmes, for example, the National Talent Management (MTN) for films and the Kita Cinta Lagu Anak (KILA) programme in the children’s festival,” he stated.
Furthermore, Fadli mentioned that the women’s congress plan proposed by Keana Production aligns with efforts to activate the Mataram Museum in Yogyakarta, including the utilisation of the Pendopo Ndalem Joyodipuran as the historic site of the first Indonesian Women’s Congress.
“The Ministry of Culture affirms full commitment to supporting every creative initiative that advances the richness of Nusantara culture,” he said.
Meanwhile, Marcella Zalianty appreciated the Ministry of Culture’s support for cultural programme collaborations.
“Hopefully, these plans can also serve as vehicles for education, socialisation, and literacy so that society gains insights and inspiration to continue preserving our culture,” said Marcella.