Zon emphasized the importance of culture as the foundation for national development and national identity amid global competition.
"Our (cultural) wealth is extraordinary, so we want to make it our national assets and treasure. Hopefully, in the future, there will be more museums that serve as centers for study, literacy, building narrative, education, and entertainment," the minister remarked here on Tuesday.
According to Zon, one of the ministry's main priorities is the preservation and protection of cultural heritage.
He noted that the nation's cultural wealth had yet to be recorded comprehensively.
Hence, the Culture Ministry will conduct an inventory of collections from national to regional museums to record the collections and appreciate cultural values as national treasures.
This step is expected to strengthen the position of culture as an inseparable part of sustainable development.
Minister Zon also addressed the development of museums, which is a major concern.
He stressed that museums must be able to transform into centers of education and entertainment.
The ministry is also committed to enhancing cultural diplomacy with other countries through cultural promotion and repatriation of important artefacts.
Meanwhile, Zon affirmed that efforts to develop cultural villages will continue to be expanded.
The cultural village program is designed to revive culture across the country, including in remote regions, by mobilizing cultural actors in various fields, such as traditional arts, fine arts, music, performing arts, and new media.
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