Pemprov Papua Matangkan Persiapan HUT ke - 81 RI, Lapangan Mandala Ditinjau Sebagai Lokasi Upacara

JAYAPURA – Pemerintah Provinsi Papua terus mematangkan persiapan pelaksanaan Upacara Peringatan Hari Ulang Tahun (HUT) ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tingkat Provinsi Papua. Usai menggelar rapat koordinasi bersama panitia, Asisten Sekretaris Daerah Bidang Administrasi Umum Provinsi Papua, Suzana D. Wanggai, selaku Ketua Panitia HUT ke-81 RI Tingkat Provinsi Papua, bersama jajaran panitia melakukan peninjauan awal di Lapangan Mandala, Jayapura, yang direncanakan menjadi lokasi pelaksanaan upacara bendera pada 17 Agustus 2026. (9/7)

Peninjauan dilakukan untuk memastikan kesiapan awal lokasi sekaligus mengidentifikasi berbagai kebutuhan teknis yang akan menjadi perhatian panitia, meliputi kondisi lapangan, tata letak area upacara, akses masuk dan keluar, penempatan peserta dan tamu undangan, serta kesiapan sarana dan prasarana pendukung. Hasil peninjauan akan menjadi dasar penyempurnaan berbagai aspek teknis melalui koordinasi lintas perangkat daerah dan instansi terkait.

Dalam arahannya kepada seluruh panitia, Suzana menegaskan bahwa setiap unsur panitia harus bekerja secara profesional, memperkuat koordinasi, serta memperhatikan setiap detail persiapan agar seluruh rangkaian kegiatan dapat berjalan sesuai rencana.

"Peringatan HUT ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tingkat Provinsi Papua kita laksanakan dengan mengedepankan prinsip sederhana, efisien, namun tetap khidmat. Saya mengajak seluruh panitia untuk bekerja dengan penuh tanggung jawab, saling bersinergi, dan memastikan setiap tahapan persiapan terlaksana dengan baik sehingga upacara dapat berlangsung aman, tertib, lancar, dan penuh makna," ujarnya.

Ia juga mengajak seluruh masyarakat Papua untuk turut memeriahkan peringatan Hari Kemerdekaan dengan memasang Bendera Merah Putih dan umbul-umbul di lingkungan masing-masing, serta berpartisipasi aktif dalam berbagai kegiatan yang diselenggarakan Pemerintah Provinsi Papua.

"Semarak Kemerdekaan adalah milik kita bersama. Mari kita jadikan peringatan HUT ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia sebagai momentum memperkuat persatuan, gotong royong, dan semangat membangun. Bersama, kita wujudkan Papua Cerah sebagai bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dalam mewujudkan Indonesia yang Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur. Dengan kebersamaan seluruh elemen masyarakat, kita optimistis Papua akan terus maju, sejahtera, dan memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi kemajuan bangsa," pungkasnya. ***

JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government is continuing to finalize preparations for the provincial-level commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

Following a coordination meeting with the organizing committee, Assistant for General Administration at the Papua Provincial Secretariat, Suzana D. Wanggai, in her capacity as Chair of the Papua Provincial Committee for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, conducted an initial inspection of Mandala Field in Jayapura together with committee members on July 9, 2026. The venue is being considered as the location for the flag-raising ceremony on August 17, 2026.

The inspection was carried out to assess the venue's initial readiness and identify various technical requirements requiring the committee's attention. These included the condition of the field, the layout of the ceremony area, entry and exit access, the placement of participants and invited guests, and the availability of supporting facilities and infrastructure.

The findings from the inspection will serve as the basis for improving various technical aspects through coordination among regional government agencies and other relevant institutions.

In her instructions to the committee, Suzana emphasized that every member must work professionally, strengthen coordination, and pay close attention to every detail of the preparations to ensure that the entire series of events proceeds as planned.

"The provincial-level commemoration of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day will be conducted simply and efficiently while maintaining a solemn atmosphere. I encourage all committee members to work responsibly, strengthen cooperation, and ensure that every stage of preparation is properly completed so that the ceremony can take place safely, orderly, smoothly, and meaningfully," she said.

She also encouraged the people of Papua to participate in celebrating Independence Day by displaying the Indonesian national flag and decorative banners in their neighborhoods and by actively taking part in activities organized by the Papua Provincial Government.

"The spirit of independence belongs to all of us. Let us make the commemoration of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day an opportunity to strengthen unity, cooperation, and the spirit of development. Together, let us realize the vision of Papua Cerah as an inseparable part of achieving a sovereign, just, and prosperous Indonesia. With the unity of all elements of society, we are optimistic that Papua will continue to advance, prosper, and make a meaningful contribution to the nation's progress," she concluded. ***