Through the Traditional Arts Thematic Festival, Disbudpar is committed to preserving the culture of Cirebon Regency

Through the Traditional Arts Thematic Festival, Disbudpar is committed to preserving the culture of Cirebon Regency

Cirebon, 17 May 2025 — In an effort to preserve local cultural values, the Cirebon Regency Culture and Tourism Service (Disbudpar) held a Traditional Arts Thematic Festival which was attended by various art studios and performers from all over the Cirebon region. Cirebon.The Head of the Cirebon Regency Culture and Tourism Office, in his speech, emphasized that this activity is part of the regional government's commitment to preserving, fostering and promoting local culture, especially to the younger generation. "Through this festival, we want to show that traditional art is not only heritage, but also a living and relevant cultural asset," he said. This festival is also expected to be a means of cultural education, strengthening regional identity, as well as opening up space for collaboration between the government, artists and the general public in preserving traditional art. Public enthusiasm was seen to be high, with many spectators attending and documenting the performances via social media. This shows that traditional arts still have a place in people's hearts, especially when packaged in an attractive and relevant way with current developments. With this Traditional Arts Thematic Festival, the Cirebon Regency Culture and Tourism Department emphasizes its position as the vanguard in preserving and developing regional culture, in order to maintain Cirebon's identity and ancestral heritage so that it remains alive and growing.