Package tour to hero's cemeteries

JAKARTA: The Minister of Social Services, Inten Suweno, has proposed Rp 3.4 billion (US$1.6 million) to sponsor student study tours to hero cemeteries.

She said the unique package tour was initiated out of concern that fewer and fewer young people are interested in visiting hero cemeteries.

Gen. (ret) Soesilo Soedarman, the Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security, previously voiced concern over this apparent lack of interest.

If the proposal is granted, the tour program aimed at elementary, junior high and high school, as well as university students would start next month, she said.

The money will also be used to restore hero cemeteries across the country and to build dioramas, she told Antara. (pan)