Tourists Complain That Information Boards at Kertha Gosa Klungkung Are Unreadable

The unreadable information boards at the Kertha Gosa cultural park in Klungkung, Bali, have been a source of complaint for visitors. Nicole, a 56-year-old tourist from the Netherlands, expressed her disappointment, stating that the faded writing on the information boards made it difficult to learn about the site’s history and architecture.

“I was very impressed with the historical value and architecture of this cultural park,” Nicole said. “However, I was disappointed that the information boards were unreadable due to the faded writing. I think there should be more information provided about the site.”

Nicole’s visit to Kertha Gosa was the last stop on her tour of Bali. She will be staying at a hotel near the airport before flying back to the Netherlands the next day.

“My tour guide showed me this place, and I also read about it on websites that provide information about historical sites,” Nicole said. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit, and I hope to return in the future, with the information boards in better condition and more information available.”

A survey of the site revealed that the information boards in question are located in the front area of the Semara Jaya Museum. Some of the boards have faded writing due to exposure to the rain, while others are completely blank.

Since May, the Kertha Gosa cultural park has been a popular destination for tourists, with an average of 150 visitors per day. On weekends, the number of visitors can reach 200 to 250 per day.

The head of the tourism department, Ida Bagus Gede Agung Prayudha, acknowledged that some of the facilities at the Kertha Gosa cultural park need to be repaired. He stated that the department is exploring options for outsourcing the maintenance to ensure that the facilities are properly maintained.

“We are aware of the issue with the information boards, and we are working to find a solution,” Prayudha said. “We are also exploring options for outsourcing the maintenance to ensure that the facilities are properly maintained.”

The department is also considering working with a third-party company to manage the site, which would make it easier to budget for the ongoing maintenance and repairs.