100 Students Participate Hanjaba Competition in Seribu Island
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by
Seribu Island Library and Archive's Technical Working Unit 1 Section held Jakarta Children's Reading Day (Hanjaba) 2024 on Pramuka Island, Seribu Utara Island Sub-district. The competition was participated by 100 students of elementary up to junior high school.
forms of self-expression
Seribu Island Technical Working Unit 1 Section Head, Agni Kurnia Asdianto, said Hanjaba is a yearly event held from city/regency to province level.
City Closes Hanjaba Event at Kenari Jakbook Book Market"This event is not just a competition, but a celebration of the various forms of self-expression and abilities possessed by the participants," he said, Monday (8/19).
Agni explained that Hanjaba can be an effective means of fostering self-confidence, critical thinking skills, imagination, and being able to convey participants' ideas and thoughts.
"We want to provide a better next generation in the Seribu Islands," he added.
Seribu Island Library and Archive Technical Working Unit 1 Section Head, Windarwati, said the implementation of the Hanjaba competition categories includes Speech Drawing and Coloring, Speaking, Poetry Reading, and Comic Strips.
"Each categories is participated by 20 students. The participants were very enthusiastic, hopefully this can encourage interest in reading, public speaking, and develop the creativity of children and teenagers," she said.
