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JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja inaugurated his predecessor Wiyogo Atmodarminto as chairman of the Jakarta Arts Foundation for the 1995 to 2000 period.

In the ceremony, which took place at City Hall yesterday, Surjadi said the foundation has a strategic task in managing and developing Jakarta's arts and culture.

"Let's make Jakarta's culture remain firm," he said, adding that the capital city should be able to accommodate all development aspects, including arts and culture.

The new treasurer of the foundation is Ade Kardiman, whereas Widagdo Sukarman is the head of department of finance. Pia Alisyahbana heads the planning department. (sur)