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Gibran Hopes ⁣arts and Culture⁣ Become Nation’s Social Capital in Facing Disasters

The Meeting and Gibran’s Message

Vice President Gibran ⁤Rakabuming⁣ Raka received a delegation of artists and creative industry players, including Tompi and Raffi Ahmad, at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday, January 5, 2026.

During the meeting, Gibran expressed his hope that arts and culture would serve as ⁣the nation’s social capital in addressing⁤ various humanitarian disasters, particularly those affecting the Sumatra region.

He noted the significant solidarity actions undertaken by artists ⁢and cultural figures in providing aid ⁣to disaster victims through various humanitarian initiatives.

“I hope that the spirit of unity, mutual cooperation and cross-regional solidarity demonstrated by arts and culture actors can continue ⁢to be maintained and become‍ the nation’s collective energy in facing various humanitarian challenges in the future,” Gibran ⁣stated.

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Recognition for Arts Community’s Empathy

Gibran expressed his appreciation for⁢ the concern shown by arts and culture actors from across Indonesia towards communities impacted by the recent disasters.

He emphasized that the involvement of the arts community extends beyond providing material assistance,⁤ playing a crucial role in strengthening social bonds and fostering a