Kota Jambi, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia's Culture Ministry has designated nine traditions from Jambi Province as Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting the region's cultural depth as Jakarta accelerates efforts to safeguard local identities across the archipelago.

Jambi Governor Al Haris said the designation reflected state recognition of cultural practitioners who have preserved traditions passed down for generations, calling it an important milestone in the province's recorded cultural history.

"This is a form of government appreciation for those who have devoted themselves to their fields," Al Haris told reporters in Jambi City on Wednesday.

The nine traditions include Kuluk Kerinci from Kerinci District and the Bagetek ritual from Bung...