Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan officially released the departure of the Jakarta Contingent to the 13th National Ecclesiastical Choir Party (Pesparawi) in the City Hall Pattern Room, on Thursday (6/16). The Pesparawi will be held in Yogyakarta from June 19 to 26, 2022.

Once you get there, you have to focus that this departure is for a competition

In his speech, he was optimistic the Jakarta delegation would excel in the competition.

"This event was postponed for a year, hope the training will become more intense and more ready to compete," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta PPID's press release.

He advised the entire choir to focus on giving their best performance in the annual competition.

"Once you get there, you have to focus that this departure is for a competition that will bring the good name of all Jakartans and also our city," he stated.

The participants were also advised to take care of their health.

"This means that they must maintain stamina, health, and rest. Make sure all energy is focused on success in this competition," he furthered.

Then he was optimistic that the Jakarta choir team had the experience of successfully impressing the international community.

“We realize that Jakarta has enormous potential as we always operate with international benchmarks. Hope you present the best, impress them, and we are waiting for you in Jakarta with proud achievements," he asserted.