RRI.CO.ID, Mataram - The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Administration is transforming the high-octane legacy of the Mandalika MotoGP into a permanent historical landmark through the creation of a dedicated archival diorama.

By capturing the evolution of the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, officials aim to preserve the region’s collective memory. This initiative ensures that the impact of the global racing event serves as a lasting educational resource for future generations.

Head of Archives at the NTB Library and Agency, Khalik Saifullah, confirmed in Mataram on Friday, April 10, 2026, that the province is intensifying its efforts to safeguard local history.

"Various documentations related to the world-class racing event are currently being prepared to be displayed in the form of an archival diorama," he said.

By capturing the evolution of the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, officials aim to preserve the region’s collective memory. This initiative ensures that the impact of the global racing event serves as a lasting educational resource for future generations.

Since its debut in 2022, the Mandalika Circuit has become a fixture on the racing calendar, with the 2026 edition scheduled for this coming October. To ensure the diorama’s accuracy, the administration is conducting deep historical research into the social and cultural fabric of the area.

“We are currently collaborating with ITDC, the Culture Agency, and the Tourism Agency to capture information ranging from community life and the construction process to the circuit's modern transformation,” explained Khalik.

The physical diorama space is set to offer a chronological narrative, blending local legends like Princess Mandalika with technical milestones of the circuit’s development. Khalik noted that the facility is already prepared, though the media is undergoing a rigorous process.

"All photo and video documentation is currently being authenticated to ensure copyright validity before public release," he added.

Beyond sports, the diorama will be structured around four major historical themes, including monumental natural events such as the eruptions of Mount Samalas, Rinjani, and Tambora. Khalik views these archives as vital tools for both education and disaster mitigation.

“We must provide clear information for our grandchildren. Whether it is the North Lombok earthquake or a MotoGP event, the physical traces may exist now, but we must ask what memory remains in 20 years. Archives are essential because natural phenomena are periodic,” he said.

In a move to reach a global audience, the province will also feature these authenticated archives in the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI) Virtual Exhibition, set to launch on May 18. Through this digital platform, the NTB Administration hopes to showcase the authentic history and global potential of the region.

“We want to echo the name of NTB to the world. Through this virtual exhibition, the international community can see our authentic history and potential,” concluded Khalik. ***