Chandi, derived from the words culture, heritage, are, narrative, diplomacy, and innovation, is also part of a series of events commemorating Indonesia’s 80th anniversary of independence.
Cultural Minister Fadli Zon, at the press conference for Chandi 2025 in Jakarta on Friday, hopes that the event will be a milestone for Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy and future cultural cooperation.
The event, which will be attended by approximately 31 delegates from various countries around the world, is expected to foster cultural networking and serve as an effective soft diplomacy effort.
Indonesia’s rich culture, which he calls mega-diversity, is expected to make domestic culture more visible and proportional, as mandated by the 1945 Constitution.
The event will also showcase the richness of intangible and tangible cultural heritage, as well as diverse cultural expressions such as music and dance performances from various regions in Indonesia.
Reflecting on the global success of Pacu Jalur, Fadli Zon assessed that the systematic promotion is expected to be a more effective promotional effort, accelerating cultural cooperation and diplomacy with various countries.
He also explained that the Chandi series will include wayang exhibitions, keris, music and other exhibitions, panel discussions, and workshops.
The Chandi 2025 will be attended by world leaders, policymakers, international organizations, academics, artists, and cultural practitioners from various countries, including Singapore, Libya, Jordan, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Zimbabwe, Palestine, Thailand, Georgia, and Uzbekistan.
Also confirmed to be present are India, Venezuela, Kenya, Bangladesh, Belgium, UK, Fiji, Oman, France, US, Iran, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Ireland, Armenia, Albania, South Korea, Pakistan, and Tanzania.
The ministry’s Secretary General, Bambang Wibawarta, added that the event is expected to stimulate economic growth in Bali and the surrounding region.
“Going forward, the Cultural Ministry will collaborate with various relevant agencies in calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to gauge the impact of culture on the Indonesian economy and workforce,” Wibawarta concluded.
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