JakartaGlobe-Oct 29
Bali’s Acting Governor SM Mahendra Jaya hosted a meeting with Dutch Ambassador to Indonesia Marc Gerritsen in Denpasar on Tuesday to discuss potential collaboration on preserving the Balinese culture. The Governor appreciated the Netherlands’ efforts in preserving Bali’s cultural heritage, including the country’s valuable contribution to the Bali Museum, which houses many artifacts. Mahendra expressed hope that the ambassador could support the renovation of the museum. “The Bali Museum with thousands of Balinese artifacts was established when the Dutch were still here. We are currently renovating the museum’s storage area. Therefore, Your Excellency is welcome to visit, and perhaps you can assist in developing our storage facilities,” he said.
According to Mahendra, Dutch tourists are among the top 10 visitors to Bali.
The governor also sought cooperation in education, particularly in providing scholarships for students from Bali. Gerritsen responded positively, acknowledging the strong historical ties and promising to discuss the collaboration proposals further with his economic team in Jakarta. During the discussion, Gerritsen inquired about Bali’s plan for the use of renewable energy. The Governor responded that Bali is very ambitious in transitioning to alternative energy, aiming to achieve this faster than the national target, specifically by 2045. Read more at: https://jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/bali-govt-seeks-dutch-support-to-preserve-local-cultural-heritage
