Jayapura – President Joko Widodo asked that children in Papua who have character and insight be prepared from an early age.
“We see that in the future, Papuan children must really be prepared not only to be smart and clever, but also insightful and have character,” said President Jokowi while attending the 40th National Children’s Day (HAN) celebration at Istora Papua Bangkit, Jayapura, Papua , Tuesday (23/7/24).
According to President Jokowi, children are the future generation, so the government should be active in preparing them starting from their intelligence, intelligence, insight and character.
“This 40th HAN celebration may be the first time it has been held on a large scale and the children have enjoyed it, I also don’t want to give a speech because this is a day for interacting with children, playing, having fun,” said President Jokowi.
Furthermore, President Jokowi said that by getting the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) record for the colossal dance, it proves that Papuan children can also work.
“For this MURI record, Papuan children are very creative and it started with the children we saw earlier in the colossal dance, the children are very passionate and our DNA is there,” praised President Jokowi.
President Jokowi also encouraged children in Indonesia, especially Papua, to continue learning. “Learn to learn and learn,” he said.
At the 40th HAN commemoration there were several activities ranging from counting tops, colossal dances, little police, drum bands and fashion shows presented by children in Papua.
President Joko Widodo and the First Lady joined in playing and dancing, and enjoyed every performance put on by Papuan children.
