TMII Supports the Implementation of the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Charm Performance

The Directorate of Ideology and National Insight Development (Wasbang) of the Directorate General of Politics and General Government (Ditjen Polpum) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) together with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) held the Pesona Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Performance. The activity entitled "Harmony in Diversity, Harmony in Unity" will take place on June 25-26, 2022 at the Riau Pavilion TMII, East Jakarta.

The Pesona Bhinneka Tunggal Ika performance was held to commemorate the Pancasila month in 2022 and support the United Indonesia Movement as a form of strengthening national integration and preserving Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.

This event is one of the government's efforts to preserve, develop and introduce the arts and culture that exist throughout the archipelago. In addition, the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Festival Performance is one of the media for art and culture activists and national integration actors to showcase their works and creativity.

The event was opened by the Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria, Chairperson of the Dharma Wanita Unit of the Directorate General of Politics and General Government Sofa Marwah Bahtiar, Secretary General of the Directorate General of Polpum, Ministry of Home Affairs Imran, Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Fashion Art and UKM Community (KADIIFA) Anna Mariana and Executive Director of TMII Emilia Eny Utari.

"Participants from all over Indonesia, there are many MSMEs, music parades, archipelago dances, fashion shows, national talk shows, poetry readings and others. This activity is really cool," said Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria.

Secretary General of the Directorate General of Polpum, Ministry of Home Affairs, Imran, said that arts and culture, which are the Treasures of the Indonesian Nation, will be able to exist and develop amidst the onslaught of foreign cultures. Moreover, in an era of openness that encompasses many things, some of which are in terms of economic access and also culture. 

"The Bhinneka Tunggal Ika performance has a very strategic role in maintaining the sustainability of the nation's culture. We from the Directorate General of Polpum, Ministry of Home Affairs, once again continue to support and provide support for the implementation of every event that emphasizes diversity. Today is one of the proofs that we have done to support the sustainability of this nation's culture," he said.

Meanwhile, TMII Executive Director Emilia Eny Utari expressed her commitment to supporting, encouraging, and developing the cultural and artistic potential of every region in Indonesia. This aligns with TMII's vision of reflecting the beauty and diversity of Indonesian culture as The Ultimate Showcase of Indonesia.

"We are strongly committed to continue to encourage and empower the potential of culture, ethnicity, culinary, arts, regional clothing so that they remain sustainable and continue to develop and can be utilized to increase public interest in Indonesia," he explained.

PT Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko as the manager of TMII officially appointed by the Indonesian Government through the Ministry of State Secretariat will transform TMII into Indonesia Opera which glorifies the diversity of Indonesian culture, by presenting a more modern, relevant and inspiring side.

"Through this event, it is hoped that cultural diversity can become the strength of Indonesian Harmony which is in line with TMII's vision as a preserver, fosterer and developer of the nation's culture," concluded Emilia.