TMII is proposed to UNESCO

Ministry of Culture and Tourism will propose Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) to UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. "TMII not just where inanimate objects, but as a means of protection, preservation, development, education and culture," said Director of Operations TMII Ade F Meliala at a news conference to plan the 36th Anniversary TMII in TMII Jakarta, Saturday (12 / 3 / 2011).

He said, TMII a cultural creation of the living room. Because of that, he expects support for TMII be included in the list of UNESCO world cultural heritage. The plan, 25 March proposal file will be sent to UNESCO.

The same thing also disclosed Manager Cultural TMII Thoyib Mas'ud. He said this during TMII more accurately described as cultural preservation rather than conservation culture because TMII often hold cultural events. Thus, he continued, culture does not die, but instead develop according to the dynamics of society.

"So far, we are more often seen as a place of recreation. Since its establishment in 1975, there's always activity on the bridge-pavilion area and parade dance Nusantara region," said Mas'ud.

There are 650 dance creations produced TMII. No wonder, according to Mas'ud, TMII referred to as a cultural space, and the government sees this as the best way of cultural protection.

In addition, the package is always a special event held TMII become one of the cultural preservation of the archipelago. In the event unusual display of cultural arts activities and traditional ceremonies, ranging from still in the womb until the end of life.

"Already there are 300 traditional ceremony which has been preserved. We also have an exhibition of handicrafts which are accommodated in the Sasana Kriya," said Mas'ud.

TMII display the elements of art and culture, the customs, language, ceremonies, performing arts, and crafts.


(kompas.com)