There is a positive side to the Polemic of Ambassadors and Icons of the XX PON Papua, namely the PON performance in Papua has received the attention of all elements of society, especially millennials and young people. In addition, this issue leaves a shock that the Papuans are also proud to be one of the civilizations that have characteristics like other regions. That Papua is valuable and capable of providing value to the Indonesian nation.
Previously, the Papuan Student Association in Germany (PMP Germany) had initiated an Open Discussion Forum to straighten out the polemic of the National Sports Week (PON) in Papua. The forum was attended by Head of Division II PB PON XX Mr. Roy Letlora, comedian from eastern Indonesia Arie Kriting, producer and musician from Papua Stephen Wally, as well as representatives of Papuan women’s voices namely Jeni Karay influencer from Jayapuraand Co-Founder of Inspiring Young Papua Meilaine Osok as speakers.In addition, there were also artists from Papua such as Putri Nere and Michael Jakarimilena, representatives of several Papuan Student Organizations and the Papuan diaspora both at home and abroad.
“Like the Motto of PON XX Papua Torang Bisa!, today we want to prove that people (we) can also resolve polemics in a wise and elegant way,” explained Reza Dani Rumbiak as Chief Executive in his remarks at the discussion heldtakes place online.
Along with the discussion, Compass Media cooperates with INC TV and NU Channel to plan to hold a virtual talkshow entitled “Papua and Civilization: an Insider perspective”. This forum wants to discuss Papua as a cultural treasure that has its own characteristics as part of Indonesian civilization. according to the organizer, Ali A.H, since the pre-independence era, Papua has been united with other regions of eastern Indonesia such as Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara and others in the Melanesian racial ties. meaning, Indonesia consists of various races including the Melanesian race, so since time immemorial, Indonesia has removed racist barriers.
“In fact, Papuans are proud to be part of Indonesia, Papuan civilization is part of Indonesian civilization, so it is natural that in the XX PON in Papua, young people want to present a representation of the original cultural identity of Papuathe national show.” he insisted.
The forum, which will be live on INC TV and NU Channel, will be held on June 30, 2021 at 14.00-16.00 WIB or 16.00-18.00 WIT. The plan, this casual talk will present Nowela Mikhelia (Singer, Indonesian Idol Winner), Putri Nere (Miss Papua 2006), Stephen Wally (Musician from Papua), and Dr Sastro al Ngatawi (Cultural) and guided by Arie Kriting (artist and musician). comedian from eastern Indonesia).
“This forum is very important to foster mutual embrace, hand in hand, one for Papua,” said Arie Kriting. “The positive side is the voice of Papua, especially the artists and cultural observers about the representation of Papuans in national events, an important point that Papuans feel that Papuan Civilization is part of the Indonesian Nation, The Nusantara Civilization,” he concluded.[Damar Samana]
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