The lively 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia in Puncak Papua is no less lively than in other areas.

The celebration of the 77th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia in Puncak Papua is no less lively than in other areas, even though the Peak of Papua is often terrorized by security disturbances carried out by armed civilian groups. The proof is that a number of successful competitions were held to celebrate Indonesia's independence. For example, cracker eating competitions, tug of war competitions, sack jumping competitions and marbles running competitions.

The participants were elementary school students in the vicinity of Ilaga, the capital city of Puncak Papua Regency. The children who took part in the competition were very enthusiastic and happy.
RI Anniversary Competition in Ilaga, Puncak Papua Regency. (Photo from Puncak Diskominfo) Puncak Regent Willem Wandik after opening the competition said he was very happy to see the enthusiasm and joy of the children when participating in the competition.

"This indicates that the children and local residents want Ilaga's condition to recover as soon as possible, so that the rebuilding will proceed as usual," he explained, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The Regent also explained that the enthusiasm of the children and residents proved that the community really missed the celebration of Indonesia's independence anniversary safely. and full of joy.

“Last condition, Puncak Regency is gradually safe. This is thanks to the support of the Indonesian National Police, the figures, as well as from the armed groups who ensure security in Ilaga," he explained.
RI Anniversary Competition in Ilaga, Puncak Papua Regency. He hoped that the celebration of the 77th Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day at Ilaga Puncak could run safely and conducively, so that this area could progress like other regions in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Puncak Police Chief Kompol I Nyoman Punia said Ilaga's conditions were quite conducive, his party guaranteed that the celebration of Indonesia's independence could be carried out properly. As planned, the ceremony to commemorate the Indonesian Independence Day in Puncak Papua will be centered at the Puncak Regent's Office, in Ilaga.

SOURCE: https://time.online/2022/08/17/9839/