Open Kartini's exhibitions and seminars, Menbud reveals the importance of archives for the nation

Jakarta – Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, opened a seminar and exhibition of ‘Kartini’s World: A Perspective and Legacy on Equality’ during the National Archives building of the Republic of Indonesia (Anri). The activity initiated by Anri aims to build a reflection space over Kartini’s mind today. In his remarks, Fadli Anri appreciated who held this exhibition and seminar activities. Thanks to the performance of Anri, five Indonesian Archives collections, some of which are joint submissions, have become part of the 74 youngest inspirations in the world added by UNESCO to the memory of the world register. One of the collections of Indonesia added to the memory of the world is Raden Ajeng Kartini’s letters. “Kartini’s letters have certainly inspired, especially for women who at the time still had restrictions to gain education. If we see in the United States, after how many years women can have the right, in the 1920s, for the struggle that is also very long. After 100 years more independent, only a women’s right in 1920 or 1921 said Tuesday. Togging of Kartini’s letters in the memory of the world, which means the world to recognize intellectual heritage, the contribution of Indonesia’s thoughts to the development of global civilization. World community becomes. And this provision is a global recognition that not only raises Kartini’s dignity, but inspires every Indonesian woman, “Fadli said.” There is still a lot of important work to be done by Anri in the future, including constructive ideas contained in Kartini’s archives. Like the seminars and exhibitions that will take place, I hope this archive work should be done. This archive is also a collective memory that is very important to a nation, “he said. Meanwhile, Arifatul Choiri Fauzi has also conveyed the importance of the archive. of the memory of the world not only administrative action, but symbolic, practical and strategic steps to maintain the intellectual heritage of Indonesian women who are visionary in the world context, “he said. On the other hand, the head of the Indonesian National Archives, Mego Pinandito hopes that this seminar can be investigated more in Kartini’s thoughts and heritage. to understand conditions; and to formulate strategic steps to strengthen the role of women in national development. Hopefully the implementation of this event can strengthen our dedication to realizing equality and justice for all Indonesian people, especially women, as concluded by Kartini, “he concluded. For information, seminars and exhibitions show archives and historical documents regarding Kartini’s struggle. The seminar session of interactive discussions in which academics and observers of gender issues were involved. Megananda; and Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture for the period 1993 – 1998, Wardiman Djojonegoro.