although they may be in keeping with the national values and ideals as
outlined in the Constitution. Of the various alternatives offered, those that
are ultimately accepted may be expected to become part of, and enrich,
the national culture, providing it with the nuances of colour needed to
appeal to the Indonesian nation.
In this way, every group and individual may be said to be given the
opportunity to play a significant role in the relevant original community,
and at the same time to be actively involved in the preservation of national
cultural identity and the development of national culture. For, in all the
policies and programmes of culture, it is the preservation of cultural
identity and the development of national culture through cultural identity
that is necessary.
The programmes executed by the Directorate-General of Culture
through its directorates, centres and branches in the provinces, and in
close co-operation with other institutions connected with cultural development,
are grouped under five headings:
1. Programme of history, archaeology and museum development.
2. Development of the arts.
3. Development of language, literature, books and libraries.
4. Cultural inventory.
5. Local religious beliefs.