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Jumat, 26 Juli 2024

Celebrating the 40th National Children's Day in Papua, Bahlil: From Papua to Indonesia

Jayapura, July 26, 2024 – The President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo attended and inspired 8,000 Indonesian children celebrating the peak of the 40th National Children's Day (HAN) at Istora Papua Bangkit, Jayapura, this morning (July 23). President Jokowi was accompanied by the Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, OASE KIM Patron Wury Ma’ruf Amin, Chairwoman of OASE KIM Tri Tito Karnavian, and other members.

President Jokowi and the First Lady interacted with the children by conducting quizzes on general knowledge about Indonesia and danced alongside the children from Papua present in Istora. The enthusiasm of Papuan children in engaging with the President and the First Lady was extraordinary.


“We must prepare these children not only to be smart and intelligent but also to have broad insights and strong character. Future generations must be equipped with intelligence, knowledge, and strong character,” said Jokowi.


Furthermore, President Jokowi appreciated the HAN celebration, which was held in Papua for the first time and celebrated on such a grand scale. Responding to this, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry Bahlil Lahadalia expressed pride in Papua’s success as the host of the 40th HAN peak event.


“Today, I am extremely proud. The peak celebration of National Children's Day has been successfully held in Papua. We have proven that we are ready and more than capable of being the host. From Papua to Indonesia, Kitorang Bisa!” said Bahlil.


The 2024 HAN peak celebration adopted the sub-theme “Children's Voices Building the Nation.” During the event, representatives of Indonesian children from the National Children’s Forum (FAN) expressed their aspirations in the form of "Voices of Indonesian Children." A total of 2,600 students in Papua performed a colossal dance titled Tari Tanah Kitorang (Our Land Dance), breaking a record in the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI).


The event also included the awarding of certificates of achievement and scholarships under the Indonesia Smart Program (PIP) to 1,000 Papuan children, a parade featuring 300 children trained by the Traffic Unit of the Papua Regional Police, a marching band performance, and entertainment by young singer Chatrina Ruth Douw from Jayapura City.


For further information, please contact:

R. Leidy Novanda

Senior Public Relations Officer

Bureau of Communication and Information Services

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: humas@bkpm.go.id

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