Minister urges preserving Semarang's Blenduk Church as living heritage

Antara NewsState / PublicCenter6 hr. ago

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has called for the preservation of Blenduk Church in Semarang, Central Java, as a living heritage site. Built in 1753 and renovated in 1895, the church retains its colonial architecture and serves as a place of worship. Zon emphasized that preservation involves both maintaining the building’s physical structure and ensuring its continued use by the congregation. He noted that the church’s historic organ is not functioning and hopes for a planned donation from the Netherlands to restore it. The Culture Ministry aims to protect and develop cultural heritage sites while respecting their historical significance.

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