The Character of Indonesian Papuan Children Must Be Formed Early

The Character of Indonesian Papuan Children Must Be Formed Early

The 2019 teaching artists team collaborated with the Aliakha art center to hold the Yokiwa Art festival which took place in Yokiwa Village, this activity involved many children, of course this is the best way to pass down the local culture. Character of Papuan Children Must be formed early on based on the existing local culture.

The next generation of Papuans must be involved in positive activities that are easily obtained such as cultural activities and the organization of arts or other cultures. Because if there is a lack of involvement of young people in local cultural activities, there will actually be an imbalance in every generation of Papuans.

"If there is no activity like this he will instead look outside. Can be through free promiscuity also through social media on the internet. Through this activity it is very important because he has positive activities, "said Jayapura Regent Mathius Awoitauw.

Programs such as those already implemented by artists through the 2019 artists teaching program or activities need to be followed up in the future. On the other hand, there are very interesting things when our cultural festival activities are held. Although the situation in Papua is generally tense, other Papuans are actually carrying out positive activities and are not disturbed by conflict.

"This is a contrast that the people in the villages today are just ordinary and they are carrying out their routine activities. They are not disturbed at all, "he explained.

Between the indigenous people of Papua that we witness today and what is happening in that city is very contra. Then the question is who did that? Not all communities are involved, even in the name of the Papuan people. To all parties who speak in the media in the name of the Papuan people to be careful, because not all Papuans are involved.