DENPASAR ~

Bali Revenue Department plans to provide free entrance ticket to a number of attractions that are under the authority of the local provincial government, especially for students of elementary and kindergarten.

“Related to the plan, it is being studied by non-tax revenue section,” said Head of Bali Revenue Department Made Santha, in Denpasar on Friday.

According to him, the plan to provide free admission to attractions that are under the authority of the provincial government of Bali, such as Museum of Bali, Monument of Bajra Sandhi, and Art Center, was to cultivate the excitement of students towards the history.

“They are the next generation and assets of Bali, they should know about the museum and also love the art and culture itself. But with entrance fee which is the same as adult, they tend to be reluctant to visit the museum,” he said.

Santha added, related to the proposed admission, if it is not possible to be realized, then the measures taken is to impose tariffs as low as possible.

He argued that the positive impact of the policy on younger generation mentality is much bigger and more important. Even if there’s a decline in local revenues, it is believed will not be much.

“We hope that, if this policy to be realized, so that the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) in those attractions can do socialization to schools,” said Santha.

For the time of visit, for example, it can be arranged on Friday and Saturday from 07.00-10 AM, so it will not disturb the visits of other foreign and domestic tourists.

On the other hand, Santha suggested that improvements to the content of those attractions are needed so that it can leave a lasting impression for every tourist. “Now we see that there is still lack of ‘menu’. In addition there is also a plan to raise entrance fee for foreign tourists,” he said.