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Minggu, 21 Juli 2024

Papua Province Set to Host the 40th National Children's Day Celebration

Jayapura, July 21, 2024 – In preparation for the 40th National Children's Day (HAN) celebration to be held at Istora Papua Bangkit in Sentani, Jayapura Regency, on July 23, 2024, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia, together with the Chairperson of the Action Solidarity Organization of the Era of Advanced Indonesia Cabinet (OASE KIM) Tri Tito Karnavian and other committee members, conducted a site inspection and coordination meeting last Friday (July 19) in Jayapura. Acting (Pj.) Governor of Papua Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun, Assistant to the Governor of Papua and Regional Committee Chair Yohanes Walilo, and Acting Mayor of Jayapura Christian Sohilait also attended the preparation meeting.

President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo are scheduled to attend the peak event of the 40th HAN. To welcome the President and First Lady, the Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry and his entourage inspected the event venue and supporting facilities at Istora Papua Bangkit, located in the Lukas Enembe sports complex. This was followed by a meeting with the technical support team for the event.


“For the people of Papua, this is your second test after PON (National Sports Week). I am confident Papua is ready to host the 40th HAN celebration. I want to say that the event on the 23rd will carry the theme ‘From Papua for Indonesia,’” said Bahlil.


Bahlil also ensured that all event components, from the national to the provincial level, are well-prepared to ensure the success of the 40th HAN celebration. He added that the event would also be broadcast on national television for children across Indonesia to enjoy.


Chairperson of OASE KIM Tri Tito Karnavian expressed appreciation for the support from all parties, especially the Minister of Investment, who also serves as an advisor for this event. Tri expressed hope that the event would run successfully and send a message to all Indonesians that national events can be held successfully in Papua. She also emphasized that the event should highlight Papua’s positive image and showcase the region's potential.


“Hopefully, with this event held in Papua, we can demonstrate that the quality of human resources in Papua is on par with others. Papua's children must be given opportunities to grow, not just in the East. Papua is also a part of us. Based on our surveys, everything is ready, and we are confident the event will be a success,” concluded Tri.


Acting Governor of Papua Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun expressed gratitude for the trust and support given by the central government to Papua Province in hosting the 40th HAN celebration. Ridwan assured his team’s commitment to delivering an event that surpasses the success of the 20th PON in 2022.


The peak event of the 40th HAN will carry the sub-theme “Children's Voices Building the Nation” and is expected to draw around 8,000 participants. Highlights will include the direct delivery of children’s aspirations to President Jokowi, scholarship awards, a demonstration of GASING (a fun and engaging mathematics learning method) by Papuan children, parades, a marching band, and a colossal dance performance by 2,000 Papuan children, aiming to set a record in the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI).


For further information, please contact:

Leidy Novanda

Senior Public Relations Officer

Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: humas@bkpm.go.id

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