CCN, Cilegon – Amidst a warm and spirit-filled atmosphere of togetherness, the Cilegon Cultural Sustainability Festival 2023 has taken place. Organized by the Department of Education and Culture (Dindikbud) of Cilegon, this event has become an important moment in the effort to safeguard and promote the rich cultural heritage and diverse arts of this city. (August 15, 2023)
Heni Anita Susila, the Head of Dindikbud Cilegon, expressed appreciation to all the guests who attended this Cultural Sustainability Festival event, which aims to strengthen the role of arts and culture in the identity and lives of the Cilegon community.
One of the main highlights of this event is the “Cultural Essential Data,” which serves as a vital instrument in preserving and nurturing the cultural diversity inherited from ancestors. This data encompasses all aspects of arts, traditions, language, architecture, and other cultural aspects that shape the collective identity. The emphasis on collecting, documenting, and maintaining this data allows the identification of cultural changes over time, which is necessary to preserve the authenticity and continuity of culture amidst changing global challenges.
Heni Anita Susila proudly stated that this Cultural Sustainability Festival is an initiative by Dindikbud Cilegon to develop the city’s arts and culture. The event plays a significant role in preserving Cilegon’s culture through traditional art performances such as dances, marhaban, and other cultural displays. Moreover, the event also provides a platform for elementary school children to showcase their martial arts skills from various districts.
Apart from showcasing arts and culture, this festival also serves as a momentum to promote new creativity and innovation. Through performances by art studios, poetry, and storytelling, the festival inspires the young generation of Cilegon to continue developing cultural heritage and creating new creative expressions.
In her closing statement, Heni declared that the Cilegon Cultural Sustainability Festival is part of the efforts by Dindikbud Cilegon and the Cilegon City Government to advance regional culture. The spirit of this festival represents a strong determination to preserve, sustain, and enrich the cultural wealth of the city, while continually paving the way for innovation and new expressions.
As residents of Cilegon, we are all invited to celebrate the cultural and artistic diversity that is an inseparable part of our identity. With the same spirit, let us continue to advance the city’s culture and ensure that this cultural heritage remains alive for future generations.
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