UNESCO Restrictions on Visitors: The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) responded to the restriction on visitors to the Borobudur Temple. This topic has become a hot topic in recent times due to the discourse of imposing a ticket up to Borobudur Temple for IDR 750,000.
UNESCO Restrictions on Visitors to Borobudur Temple
Director and representative of UNESCO Office Jakarta, Mohamed Djelid said his party assessed the need for arrangements for visitors to come. However, these settings do not mean limiting or reducing visitors. “We never talk about restrictions, we talk about site management.” “How to organize the site and everyone (who comes) can enjoy it,” said Djelid at the Borobudur Conservation Center Office. He added that the management is fully the authority of the state, while UNESCO can only provide input to help. Because, Borobudur Temple is a world heritage site that must be maintained and cared for.
The temple, which is located in Magelang Regency, was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1991.
This site has historical value and firstly, not for commercial purposes but more on cultural and historical aspects,” he said.In addition, UNESCO also considers it important to pay attention to the involvement of the community around the Borobudur Temple area. Thus, the arrival of tourists can also have an impact on the welfare of the surrounding community. “Together with the government, this is what we will do and improve. UNESCO will continue to improve projects with the community, including helping young people as entrepreneurs,” said Djelid.