Bangka Belitung is one of the locations of the most popular Indonesian film of all time, namely “Laskar Pelangi”. In Bangka Belitung, there are also many tourist attractions and things you can do, one of which is visiting the Andrea Hirata’s Kata Museum.
Andrea Hirata is a writer from Bangka Belitung, famously known for his novel “Laskar Pelangi”, which was later adapted into a movie. The movie adaptation is then named as one of the legendary film of all time in Indonesia.
The Andrea Hirata’s Kata Museum was built to appreciate literary works in Indonesia and worldwide. This museum has various collections of popular literature from writers in Indonesia and abroad.
The museum, which was inaugurated in 2012, holds many Andrea Hirata’s commemorations related to the world of literature. Some of his legendary works are also stored in this museum. The purpose of this museum is to inspire Indonesian youth to strive to achieve their goals, as narrated in the novel Laskar Pelangi.
There are several rooms in the Andrea Hirata’s Kata Museum. In the entrance area, you will be greeted by Kupi Kuli, which serves Belitung specialty coffee you can enjoy on the spot.
Then there are other rooms, such as the Ikal Room, which neatly stores some of the knick-knacks for the role of Ikal in the Laskar Pelangi film. You'll see how Andrea Hirata loves the world of literature with all the works and commemorations he keeps here.
