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Visitors enjoyed the atmosphere of the Wedana Wizard’s House, one of the cultural heritage buildings of the Kota Metro, Lampung, on Saturday (24/2/2024).
In the hands of young people, Metro City’s historic sites serve as art spaces. The construction of the cultural heritage has the new icon of the city. The spirit of awe for history was born out of people’s love for their city.
The surroundings of Wedana Assistant House, one of the cultural heritage buildings in Metro City, Lampung province, began to be occupied by visitors on Saturday (24/2/2024) in the afternoon. Several other people enjoy the food and drinks sold. in the Wedana Space.
The public area within the Cultural Heritage Building was born from the creativity of young people. One of them is Reyza Pribadi Lukita (25), a young man who helped the Wedana Attendants’ House become an artistic area.
Luki, a graduate of the architecture branch of the National Institute of Technology in Bandung, selflessly did his bit in creating the interior design of assistant Wedana’s house. During the design, Luki admitted that he had to consult with Metro City’s cultural heritage team. experts.
“I can’t accept this because it’s a cultural heritage building. We want to make sure that the design done doesn’t replace its original form or compromise the structure,” Luki said.
The surroundings at the deputy director of the sub-district, one of the cultural heritage buildings of Metro City, Lampung, on Saturday (24/02/2024).
To prevent damage to the historic building, assets intended for interior design are made portable. There will be no permanent additions to the construction inside.
The main corridor of the historic building serves as a welcoming place for visitors. There were several wooden chairs and tables arranged opposite each other. Several old images of transmigration in Metro City are installed on the walls.
I will be negligent because this is a cultural heritage site.
There are nine SME stalls promoting products ranging from food and beverages to souvenirs. There is also a learning space for the community. The movement area is set up so that visitors feel comfortable and can prevent in all stands.
As a resident of the Kota Metro, Luki feels compelled to contribute to the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage buildings. Currently, he and his two colleagues, Mr. Riananda Pratama (27 years old) and Prasedo Fajar Utomo (25 years old). ), now runs the Casa Asisten Wedana.
Riananda said that the concept of a cultural heritage building in Metro City as an artistic area was born in 2023. To make this dream come true, they conducted a comparative study in Bandung to learn more about the progression of The Hallway Space.
From there, they designed the Wedana Space as a historic place of schooling as well as a space for the creation and promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM). “Our goal is to encourage historic sites so they don’t fall into disrepair. and contribute to the progress of the city,” Riananda said.
Currently, several communities gather at the Cultural Heritage Complex and hold various events, such as gymnastics, basketball, and martial arts training, in the courtyard of Assistant Wedana’s house.
Children are seen in the courtyard of Assistant Wedana’s house, one of the cultural heritage buildings in Metro City, Lampung, on Saturday (24/2/2024).
To increase the number of visitors, the control organizes events such as debates and food festivals. They also invite local influencers to advertise the position via social media.
The Assistant Wedana space is just one of seven historic buildings or elements designated as cultural heritage by the metropolitan city government. Most are buildings that are relics of Dutch colonialism.
The Wedana Assistant House is an official residential and government center for the Kawedanaan Subway Assistant (equivalent to a sub-district chief). It was built as part of the development of the city centre during Dutch colonial rule in 1935. The construction holds great significance in the history of Metro City, as it is the birthplace of the government center.
Another cultural heritage building in the Metro town is the Doctor’s House or Dokterswoning, built in 1939.
At that time, the building served as an apartment for Dutch doctors stationed on the Metro. Today, this historical monument serves as a data space about the history of the metropolitan city, visited through schoolchildren.
Visitors practice the surroundings of the Doctor’s House or Dokterswoning, one of the cultural heritage buildings of Metro City, Lampung, on Saturday (24/2/2024).
Other buildings designated as cultural heritage include St. Mary’s Clinic (1938), the Health Center (1958), and the Taqwa Mosque Tower in the Kota Metro (1967). In addition, there are also elements that have been designated as cultural heritage. heritage, namely the Nun Ludana’s bicycle and Grant’s Imopuro well.
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Oki Hajiansyah Wahab of Metro City’s team of cultural heritage preservation experts said they conducted studies and studies before recommending the cultural heritage designation. The team tracked down old photographic archives and Dutch newspaper clippings preserved in a museum in Leiden, the Netherlands. Studies conducted on the history of Metro City were also examined.
In addition, the team met with living ancient characters. As a result, seven cultural heritage sites have been designated in the past three years.
In addition to the commitment of the city government, the success of the revitalization of Metro City’s cultural heritage sites also depends on the commitment of the community. So far, many citizen volunteers have contributed financially to the repair of cultural heritage buildings.
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In addition to the money, citizens also donated structural materials such as cement and sand to renovate the cultural heritage site. Some even volunteered for the structure. Support has also poured in from donors and sponsors.
Visitors were able to appreciate the scenery of Doctor’s House or Dokterswoning, one of the cultural heritage buildings of Metro City, Lampung, on Saturday (24/2/2024).
Metro City Secretary Bangkit Haryo Utomo said the revitalization of cultural heritage sites is one of the Metro City government’s priority systems. This is done in the interest of Metro City’s vision as an educated, healthy, prosperous, and cultured city.
The location of cultural heritage sites near and located in the city center also supports the progress of old-fashioned tourism in Metro City. In the future, Metro aspires not only to be known as an educational city, but also itself as a cultural city strongly connected to its history.
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