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The rapid flow of information and culture makes poetry seem like a literary work that is increasingly silent. It is no longer the main reading material like news that changes every second or short videos that fill social media. However, it is precisely in that silence that poetry holds its power. Poetry invites us to pause for a moment, reflect, understand ourselves, and read life again through a language that is more honest and more humane.That is why Indonesian Poetry Day, celebrated every…

Amid various challenges threatening the preservation of world historical sites, cross-country cooperation becomes increasingly important. The preservation of cultural heritage can no longer be viewed as the sole responsibility of one country, but rather as a shared commitment to safeguard the traces of human civilization. The signing of the conservation cooperation agreement for Prambanan Temple between Indonesia and India serves as evidence that culture can be a bridge connecting two nations…

As an effort to preserve literary heritage while paving the way for the internationalization of Indonesian literature, the Ministry of Culture presents a translation program for Indonesian literary works. One of the results is Writing from The Archipelago Vol. 1: Samples from Contemporary Indonesian Fiction, an anthology containing works by contemporary Indonesian authors translated into English. All translations were carried out by participants of the Translation Laboratory involving…

The development of technology and the rapid flow of information have changed the habits of society in accessing reading materials. Amid the dominance of fast digital content, classic literary works often receive less attention, especially from the younger generation. Therefore, the organization of Sasana Sastra: Reading Classic Indonesian Literature by the Ministry of Culture is a commendable step as a form of commitment to preserving and reintroducing the wealth of Indonesian literature to the…