Prabowo Urges Strengthening National Identity at the National Museum of Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) — President Prabowo Subianto urged the public to continue studying historical artefacts and cultural heritage as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s identity.
In a post on his personal social media account from Jakarta on Tuesday, the President said that great civilizations are born from knowledge and an appreciation of the past.
“To study historical artefacts and the nation’s cultural heritage serves as a reminder that great civilisation is born from knowledge and an appreciation of our past,” he said.
In the post, the President revealed that on Monday (2/3), he took time to visit the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta.
The visit occurred ahead of iftar time or ngabuburit with his son Ragowo Hediprasetyo Djojohadikusumo, Culture Minister Fadli Zon together with his deputy Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Stella Christie, friends, and colleagues from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.
According to the President, studying historical legacies is not merely about looking at artefacts, but also about understanding the long journey of the nation and the values that have formed Indonesia to this day.
Closing the post, the President also extended Ramadan wishes to the public observing the fast.
“As Maghrib prayer approaches, I wish a blessed iftar to those who are observing the fast today,” he said.
The National Museum of Indonesia, in relation to cultural heritage, is the institution responsible for storing, caring for, safeguarding, and utilising 140,000 objects resulting from human culture as well as nature and its environment to support efforts to protect and preserve Indonesia’s cultural wealth.
In his post, the President also uploaded several photos showing him observing a variety of ancient artefacts carved by hand, statues, and even the skeletons of prehistoric animals.
Throughout March 2026, the National Museum of Indonesia is presenting a series of special Ramadan public programmes that run until after Eid al-Fitr. A range of recreational, educational, and reflective activities has been prepared to accompany ngabuburit visitors of all ages.
The programme begins with an Islamic Paper Collage workshop (7 March), followed by the Ramadhan Detective Misykat adventure for children (8 March), and a musical performance Mantra in Majapahit Hall (8 and 29 March).
Towards the end of the month, Rakopi (Taste and Story of Coffee) will also be held, combining a coffee brewing class and a museum tour, as well as Yoga Night at the Museum offering yoga practice amid the historic collection.
Through this series, the National Museum invites the public to make Ramadan a moment to enrich cultural experiences, self-reflection, and togetherness.