“We, as an extension of the provincial government, have taken advantage of this National Education Day to introduce Papua to students outside Papua, especially in Jakarta," Head of the Papua Liaison Agency Alexander Kapisa said here on Friday.
He informed that the quiz and writing competition on Papuan culture is a part of the "Get to Know Papuan Culture Closer" series.
National Education Day will be used as an important momentum to invite students to the Papua pavilion, which houses several cultural objects and a library containing information about Papua there, he said.
"There are many more that can be enjoyed at the Papua pavilion at TMII," he added.
Meanwhile, Cipayung Sub-district Education Unit Head Rusdah praised the activity held by the Papua Liaison Agency.
"This activity is a great way to introduce Papua to the community, especially to students," she said.
According to her, it would be great if the liaison agency invited more schools to such activities.
The quiz competition on Papuan culture was attended by 30 participants from 10 elementary schools in East Jakarta.
Meanwhile, the writing competition was attended by 21 students from 5 junior high schools.
Last year, to welcome the G20 Summit implementation, the Papua provincial government began revitalizing the Papua pavilion at TMII.
Kapisa said the revitalization of the Papua pavilion at TMII was carried out in three stages.
"First, renovating existing buildings and facilities at the pavilion, which consists of several tribal houses. The second is rearranging the landscape to beautify the pavilion, and the third is rejuvenating existing cultural objects," he explained on August 5, 2022.
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