MRT Station Architecture Asked to Feature Betawi Culture
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Maria Inggita
Jakarta Governor Deputy in Control and Residential Division, Syahrul Effendi requests MRT station architecture to not only advancing the modern architecture but also to feature local wisdom optimally, especially Betawi culture.
This should reflect Betawi culture. Betawi culture characteristic is not only gigi balang ornament, but also its typical architecture
He added, regarding Betawi culture uniqueness, it is not enough by just installing gigi balang ornament. But it needs a representative architecture.
"This should reflect Betawi culture. Betawi culture characteristic is not only gigi balang ornament, but also its typical architecture. We must not lose the culture, thus local wisdom needs to be built," he expressed at meeting (rapim), Monday (8/7).
City Developing Betawi Culture-Based Creative EconomySimilar thing is also expressed by Jakarta Secretary, Saefullah. MRT could be used for Betawi cultural preservation since it is known as mega transportation project which proud by Jakartans.
"This is the time to introduce Betawi culture. We have asked MRT to attach Betawi symbols," he closed.
