Current Activities and Conditions of Merdeka Squere in Medan

Merdeka Square in Medan is an open field which is a gathering point for Medan residents. As an open field for the citizens of the city of Medan, of course it has a function as a public space, several sectors in the field have been functioned for the benefit of the economic and political sectors. For this reason, research is needed to reveal the activities and the current merdeka field, considering that the merdeka field is a cultural heritage that has historical value as a symbol of colonial city civilization and the period of independence as a silent witness to the proclamation of Indonesian independence. This study uses qualitative research methods. This method will result in a writing of the activities and conditions of the current independent field so that the preservation of the concept of preservation is in accordance with the Cultural Conservation Law Number 10 of 2010.