Jakarta, June 22 -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka urged continued efforts to develop the Asmat Museum of Culture and Progress as a platform to preserve and safeguard Asmat culture to highlight Papua's cultural strength.

He delivered the directive during a visit to the museum in Asmat District, South Papua, on Sunday (June 21), where he toured rooms and observed sculptures displayed as cultural heritage of the Asmat tribe, according to a statement received in Jakarta.

Museum director John Ohoiwirin noted that Gibran showed strong enthusiasm during the tour. He said the vice president took time to write down his message and impressions before exploring the facility further to gain insights into the artistic collections ...