Culture Ministry Opens Pajajaran Exhibition Promoting Sundanese Heritage

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture officially opened the exhibition Jejak Pajajaran: Power, Heirlooms, and Sundanese Teachings at Bumi Ageng Batutulis in Bogor, Wednesday, 5 February 2026. The exhibition aims to preserve Sundanese historical and cultural values through museum-based programs.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, who attended the event alongside central and local government officials. The program was organized in collaboration with the Bogor City Office of Tourism and Culture.

In his remarks, Fadli said the exhibition serves as a platform to introduce kujang and keris as cultural expressions of Sundanese civilization. He noted that the exhibition also provides space to showcase broader historical narratives, including the development of Bogor and its surrounding regions.

“This exhibition and the activation of the Pajajaran Museum can be an initial step toward creating a more comprehensive museum on the early history of Sundanese land,” Fadli said. He added that many historical findings remain to be presented as part of the region’s cultural storyline.

Moreover, Fadli emphasized that the preservation of Sundanese culture cannot be carried out in isolation. He stressed that strong collaboration between the government, communities, and the public is essential to sustain cultural ecosystems.

“This heirloom exhibition is a collaborative platform involving artists, cultural practitioners, and collections from national museums,” he said. According to Fadli, proper curation is crucial to ensuring meaningful public engagement with cultural artifacts.

Fadli further stated that Bumi Ageng Batutulis has the potential to become a Sundanese cultural enclave. He explained that the site is planned to be developed into the Pajajaran Museum, complete with exhibition spaces and an amphitheater.

Director General of Cultural Protection and Tradition Restu Gunawan expressed hope that the future Pajajaran Museum would benefit the surrounding community. “We also hope that museums across Indonesia can soon be revitalized,” he said.

The Jejak Pajajaran exhibition runs from February 5 to 9, 2026, featuring a range of keris and heirloom collections depicting the historical timeline of the Pajajaran Kingdom. The event is accompanied by workshops, seminars, and a traditional arms fair open to the public.