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Presidential Staff (KSP) Chief Moeldoko  highlighted the important role of culture in restoring the world, as the message reflected in the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting (CMM) in Borobudur Temple area, Magelang, Central Java, September 11-13.

"Indonesia encourages the role of culture in the recovery of the world in accordance with the theme of our presidency, 'Recover Together, Recover Stronger.' And togetherness is the key," Moeldoko noted in a statement here on Tuesday.

Moeldoko considered the G20 CMM at the Borobudur Temple area as a dialogue towards a new civilization.

He underlined that the COVID-19 pandemic afflicting the world for over the past two years had given rise to a new order of civilization and encouraged the emergence of an adaptive outlook towards change.

"Thus, culture is one of the right ways to achieve world recovery and towards a new civilization together and in mutual cooperation," Moeldoko remarked.

Moeldoko said Borobudur Temple was selected as a location for the G20 CMM since the area is a world cultural heritage as well as one of the world's wonders with various interesting aspects in it, not only in terms of the temple building but also the variety of people and cultures.

The KSP chief remarked that the reliefs at the Borobudur Temple can be a window for the world and to witness a civilization where people can live in harmony with the universe.

Meanwhile, the people and culture around Borobudur reflect the intersection of the four civilizations that formed and gave rise to the Borobudur Temple.

"We can all learn sustainable living practices from Indonesian traditions as an answer to the challenges of recovering health, economic, and environmental problems," Moeldoko remarked.

CMM G20 carries the theme of "Culture for Sustainable Living," with several priority discussion agendas, including the role of culture as an enabler and driver of sustainable development as well as the economic, social, and environmental benefits of culture-based policies.

During the CMM G20, several cultural performances were showcased in the Borobudur Temple area and its surroundings, including the new media festival "Indonesia Bertutur", the G20 Orchestra, the Cultural Carnival, and the Giant Meeting (General Assembly), which involved 2,500 artists, cultural artists, as well as the Indonesian and international community.

CMM G20 also held Ruwatan Bumi (Earth Healing Ritual), which is a combination of ceremonial rituals presented in contemporary performances involving traditional elders and vocal-based art groups from various regions in Indonesia.

In the meantime, G20 is an international forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union that work together to handle major issues. Indonesia is holding the G20 Presidency this year. (Antaranews)