Jakarta, Nov. 19 -- Indonesia is set to collaborate with Malaysia to hold an Islamic-Malay cultural festival, aiming to highlight its rich cultural diversity and status as the world's most populous Muslim nation.

"I fully support exhibitions using public art, especially showcasing Islamic-Malay culture. Indonesia has a long tradition of blending Islam with local arts," Culture Minister Fadli Zon said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The festival, Malaysia Islamic Art and Design, will use public art installations to promote Islamic-Malay culture.

Fadli highlighted Museum Gedung Pusaka Keraton Kanoman in Cirebon, West Java, as an example of a modern public exhibition space using advanced technology.

"Recently, we inaugurated the museum's exhibi...