REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAYAPURA -- The Papua provincial government will invite representatives from Papua New Guinea to attend Indonesia's 70th Independence Day celebrations.
"The presence of foreign countries will be confirmed on August 15-16," Papua's assistant for Economic Affairs and Social Welfare, Elia Loupatty, stated here on Monday.
"We hope that foreign countries, especially those close to Indonesia, can attend the celebrations. Their presence will be confirmed next week," she noted.
According to Loupatty, a simple ceremony will be organized to celebrate the 70th Independence Day of Indonesia.
"Panjat pinang (greasy-pole climbing), marathon race, and art and cultural competitions will be held to commemorate the event," she pointed out.
Loupatty stated that the local administration will hold competitions of traditional sports, including a decorative boat event.
"However, the local government is also concerned about the traffic arising due to the crowds congregating for sacred contemplation at the Trikora Heroes Cemetery and for the commemoration ceremony for Indonesia's proclamation of independence at the Mandala Stadium, Jayapura," she remarked.
She noted that military, police, and community groups will attend the commemoration ceremony.
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