Fadli Zon speaks the importance of cross -cultural collaboration for diplomacy

Culture Minister Jakarta – Fadli Zon said the importance of cross -cultural cooperation by different instruments, one of which is traditional music. According to him, the collaboration had a positive influence on the preservation of traditional music to cultural diplomacy. It was unveiled by Fadli Zon in the launch of the collaborative singles of Kolastang and Balafon Music with two songs entitled ‘Oh Minahasa’ and ‘Haiti’ by Artotel Senayan, Jakarta, Saturday (6/28/2025). The two songs are the result of the collaboration of the Indonesian National Colinters Insan Association (Pinkan) with musicians in the country, Ita Purnamasari, in the song ‘Oh Minahasa’, and Neo Akbar, Balafon players, in the song ‘Haiti’. Fadli Zon said these two songs were not just musical offers, but an extraordinary initiative that bridged the traditions, identity and cross -cultural collaboration. Browse to continue with the content “It is a very important form of cross-cultural collaboration, and also uses traditional musical instruments that were recently about seven months and then discussed by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage on December 3-5, 2024,” Fadli Zon said on Sunday (29/6/2025). He said that colint and ballafon was not only combined in the harmony of music, but also in the history and recognition of the world. “Colinters from Southeast Asia (Indonesia) and Balafon from Western Africa (Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso) are now united, not only in tone, but also in historical plates and international recognition. It is proof that music can become a universal language that strengthens between the friendship of the country,” he said. He said that the Ministry of Culture expressed its appreciation to Pinkan Indonesia for his contribution in efforts to preserve, promote and promote cultural diplomacy through different initiatives related to colinters. “The active role of Pinkan Indonesia has become an important part of strengthening the ecosystems of the cultural heritage, as well as the expansion of the scope of colinters as a symbol of Indonesia’s cultural identity at national and international level,” he said. “I believe that one of the best ways to preserve culture is to keep working, innovating and celebrating, so that the continuity between the old generation and the younger generation is maintained,” he continued. On this occasion, he also expressed his appreciation to Ita Purnamasari, Dwiki Dharmawan, the Kolintang Maestro and Neo Akbar as the Balafon player for their contribution in presenting an inspiring cross -cultural music collaboration. According to him, their involvement is very important to strengthen the identity of Indonesian culture and preserve the culture of the country on the world scene. Fadli Zon explained that colinters as a traditional musical instrument of Minahasa, North Sulawesi, has now been officially recognized by UNESCO as the World Takbenda Cultural Heritage (WBTB). The recognition was given by a joint expansion mechanism of the Balafon from the coast of Gading, Mali and Burkina Faso in the 19th session of the Inter-Government Committee for the Protection of UNESCO’s Takbenda Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 5, 2024. ” Ministry of Culture has a great responsibility to bring about and use the Ministry of Culture. Pastor was after the recognition of colinters of colinters and a cultural heritage. Neo said he initially created a song with a global concept that was later developed into a ballafon music -based song. “In his development, Balafon also adapts to the tone system such as Dionik and Chromatic, so that it is easily combined with other musical instruments, including the colinters,” called Neo. Balafon and colinters are not just limited to the form and technique of the game. According to him, these two instruments are like “cousins” in one musical family. Balafon and colinters like family. Balafon players can play colinters, and vice versa, colinters players can also play ballafon, ‘he said. Meanwhile, Dwiki Dharmawan as the composer and music producer of this song tells his experience and proximity to colint music. He said that his love for colint has begun since childhood, who is in the Bandung, who is now the Conserwato isbi Bandung. “I regularly play in the Kokar area and start knowing different traditional musical instruments, including colinters. From childhood, I joined the Sundanese Gamelan, Javanese Gamelan, to Colintang and Anglung,” Dwiki said. Indonesia is a great nation with extraordinary cultural diversity. For additional information, the launch of the song was characterized by the display of two music videos from the songs ‘Oh Minahasa’ and ‘Haiti’. The event was more alive with the appearance of the musicians directly from the song. Fadli on this occasion also presented the song “O Ina Ni Keke” accompanied by Colintang and Balafon. The Ministry of Culture, including the knowledgeable staff of the Minister of Law and Cultural Policy Masyithoh Annisa Ramadhani Bavitri, special staff of the Minister of Culture and International Relations Anissa Rengganis, and Director of Ferry Facilities and Infrastructure Arlius.