Ali Sadikin 100th Anniversary Commemoration to Preserve Arts and Heritage
- 09 Jul 2026 09:17 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the city's arts and cultural heritage during the 100th anniversary commemoration of Ali Sadikin.
- Pramono praised former Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin for placing arts and culture at the center of Jakarta’s urban development between 1966 and 1977.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung, has pledged to preserve the city’s arts and cultural heritage. He reaffirmed this commitment while attending the 100th anniversary commemoration of Ali Sadikin at Ismail Marzuki Park (TIM) in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
According to him, the event serves as a tribute to Ali Sadikin’s service as Jakarta governor from 1966 to 1977. Ali placed culture at the heart of urban development.
“His most important achievement was in the fields of culture and the arts, one of which is right here, at Ismail Marzuki Park. Whoever serves as governor of Jakarta will certainly have to continue what was inherited from Pak Ali,” he said.
The 100th anniversary commemoration of Ali Sadikin at TIM in Central Jakarta will run for a week, until 14 July 2026.
The program features a range of activities, including a public-space art exhibition, short film workshops, music performances, an art market, and public discussions. It also highlights an archive and photo exhibition, a Betawi language and culture symposium, a memorial lecture, and the soft launch of the book 100 Years of Ali Sadikin.
Governor Pramono also emphasized the importance of preserving history and culture as a foundation for developing Jakarta into a global city. Since the beginning of his administration, he has sought to revitalize the TIM area.
Among the efforts are the reopening of the Planetarium and extending library service hours into the evening. In addition, the Jakarta Provincial Administration has continued to strengthen cooperation with the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ), the TIM management, artists, and cultural figures.
The provincial administration has also carried out improvements to Pasar Baru and Kota Tua, revitalized Setu Babakan, and strengthened Betawi cultural elements in various administration activities. (Annaila Azzahra-EN)
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