Sitor Situmorang's Century of Archives Exhibited at PDS HB Jasin

Jakarta Library and Archive Agency collaborates with Sitor Situmorang Foundation, holds Sitor Situmorang's Century of Archives at HB Jasin Literature Documentation Center (PDS) Gallery, Ali Sadikin Building, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Menteng, Central Jakarta.

He is a multi-talented person

The exhibition, which carries the theme "Unnamed Faces," displays various works and documentation from the writer Sitor Situmorang, from Wednesday (10/2) to Saturday (11/2).

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The eldest son of the late Sitor Situmorang, Gulon Situmorang said, this archive exhibition activity is an effort to reintroduce the works and archives of Sitor Situmorang's literature and culture to the younger generation. So that it is expected to inspire them to continue the spirit of Indonesian literature and culture.

"Books have begun to be abandoned in this era of rapid digitalization. Therefore, Continuous efforts are needed," he said. 

Gulon explained that the works of Sitor Situmorang have very strong Indonesian and Batak cultural roots. Such conditions, according to him, are contradictory to most modern humans today who have lost their cultural roots.

Jakarta Library and Archive Agency Head, Firmansyah, explained apart from being known as a literary figure, cultural figure and lecturer, Sitor Situmorang has also been active as a journalist and politician.

"He is a multi-talented person. As a politician, he once served as a member of the MPRS," he explained.

Firmansyah added that Sitor Situmorang is a person who has a broad philosophy and love for the nation. This character, according to Firman, is important to prepare a superior generation to welcome the 2045 golden generation.

"This exhibition is a momentum to remind us that there is literature and culture in civilization. It is also our effort to prepare young generation to become golden generation in 2045," he added.

As for information, the exhibition is held on Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Then on Friday to Sunday from 9 AM to 8 PM.