Djarot Inaugurates TIM Revitalization
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Maria Inggita
Jakarta Governor, Djarot Saiful Hidayat inaugurated Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) Arts Center revitalization on Jl. Cikini Raya, Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta.
It is to build and realize Jakarta and Indonesian people to become more cultured
"This is one thing that I always promise, to inaugurate TIM revitalization. Now it has finished, accomplished, and I keeping my promise," he said, Thursday (10/12).
He explained, revitalization is not only repair its physic, but also hopefully can revive its first mission in 1968.
Disparbud Prepares Strategy for TIM Revitalization Completion"It is to build and realize Jakarta and Indonesian people to become more cultured," he said.
He added TIM is also built to show Indonesian cultures in art, drama, theater, and vocal.
"Actually, TIM can be a booster for creative economy. Thank you for everyone who are involved in this revitalization, including private sides," he expressed.
Jakarta Tourism and Culture Dept. (Disparbud) Head, Tinia Budiarti added, TIM revitalization is done in seven parts since May 2017.
Those seven revitalization parts are Jakarta Theater building renovation, Graha Bhakti Budaya building revitalization, Jakarta Theater Plaza revitalization, culinary kiosks revitalization, TIM Amir Hamzah Mosque rebuilding, TIM website making, and standard operating procedure (SOP) forming about Jakarta Theater building maintenance.
"We have planned it since May 2017. Budget is from several CSRs and obligations from private sides," he closed.
