Arifin Enlivens August Celebration Competition
Reported by Folmer | Translated by
Central Jakarta Mayor Arifin together with his ranks participated in competition to celebrate the Independence Day, Friday (8/15).
Everyone should be happy and joyful
Various traditional and contemporary competitions were held such as tug of war, cooking, singing the national anthem, volleyball using sarongs and so on.
Besides participating in various competitions, Arifin explained, his ranks will also hold a thanksgiving as a form of gratitude to God for the Indonesian nation.
Free Distribution of Red and White Flags in Seribu Islands Intensified"We also provide assistance to orphans and the poor. Everyone should be happy and joyful in filling and continuing this independence with real work," he said.
He also invited all parties in Central Jakarta to raise a sense of nationalism and patriotism, as well as to maintain unity and togetherness.
"We must unite with all our strengths and weaknesses through real work to provide happiness and prosperity for the citizens," he stated.
