Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some
people
contend that there are many pressing concerns that a country must resolve before putting emphasis on the arts
. However
, I personally think that arts
are an essential part of a culture, and it is quite fair to allocate funds to preserve and develop arts
.
Admittedly, there are some justifications by people
who oppose spending on promoting arts
. First
of all, most art
projects are expensive with no obvious outcomes that have direct relations to a nation’s income. For example
, the monument of Kebangkitan Pahlawan in Malang city that adsorbed almost 1 billion rupiahs does not attract people
that much. Besides
, art
is not a critical aspect of the sustainability of human’s life
. Human’s life
will not disappear just because they have less taste of aesthetics.
However
, I still support that the government should allocate a budget for the arts
. Arts
are part of a culture and over time become the identity of a nation, eventually, arts
could be a major source of income for them. For instance
, Bali is an island in Indonesia, where millions of visitors come each year to experience the combination of conventional values and modern lifestyles. The government in Indonesia invests more than a third
of its budget to maintain its traditional arts
.
Furthermore
, art
makes a life
worth living. Like food, art
is a supplement for the human soul. It has a magnificent power to aid buildings, roads, parks, and everything, with its uniqueness. Just imagine how empty a room would be if there is no painting or decoration on the wall! Art
is enhancing people
’s life
by leveraging their experiences and empowering people
to possess beautiful imaginations.
To conclude, supporting arts
is important for a government as it would enhance the quality of life
either by improving the tourism industry or by providing a better artistic facility.Submitted by agyapalsingh83 on
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