Sanggar Lestari Cagar Budaya Collaborates to Improve the Capabilities of Restorers and Caretakers in the Prambanan Temple Area

InJourney Destination Management in collaboration with the Regional Cultural Preservation Center X held the Cultural Heritage Conservation Studio to improve the capabilities and professionalism of cultural heritage professionals including restorers, caretakers, conservation technicians, customer service, security which is at the forefront of preserving cultural heritage objects and providing services to tourists in the Prambanan Temple area and its surroundings.

The training, now in its second year, was held over three days, from September 24–26, 2025, at the Ratu Boko Palace in Prambanan, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Participants included technical staff from Prambanan Temple, Sewu Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, Ijo Temple, Gebang Temple, Plaosan Temple, Banyunibo Temple, and several other temples in Sleman, Yogyakarta, and Klaten, Central Java.

GM Prambanan and Ratu Boko Ratno Timur said that the Sanggar Lestari Cagar Budaya training is one of the things carried out by IDM as a heritage destination manager to develop the potential of human resources, especially the vanguard in preservation and tourist services.

"This is a great collaboration, where the Sanggar Lestari Cagar Budaya program provides a learning and development space for cultural heritage professionals. Furthermore, the participants are at the forefront of both preservation and service at Prambanan Temple," he explained on Friday (September 26, 2025).

Participants of the Sanggar Lestari Cagra Budaya (Culture Conservation Studio) received a number of materials, including those related to Cultural Heritage Preservation, the Principles of Excellent Service and Cooperation, disaster safety, and first aid. Additionally, on the third day, participants were invited to participate in a multi-sport activity to refresh themselves, develop their character, and enhance cooperation among participants.

Dwi Astuti, Senior Cultural Advisor of the Regional X Cultural Preservation Center, said she appreciated the useful activities in order to improve the competence of fellow cultural heritage preservers.

"Knowledge and skills will always develop and grow, and of course, as human resources involved in conservation, we are required to continually improve the technical and non-technical skills required in the field," he explained.

One of the training participants, Purwadi (55), said that activities like this are important for improving the understanding and knowledge of cultural heritage conservationists in the field. Having been the caretaker of Sewu Temple in Prambanan, Klaten, for decades, he hopes to continue receiving short courses like this.

"Hopefully, this activity will increase the knowledge and enrich the insights of the restorers and caretakers in the Prambanan Temple area. We hope this effort can continue and be passed on to other preservationists so they can gain fresher and more up-to-date understanding and knowledge," he concluded.