Semarak HUT Ke-81 Kemerdekaan RI di Papua Dimulai, Pemprov Ajak Masyarakat Sukseskan Seluruh Rangkaian Kegiatan

JAYAPURA – Pemerintah Provinsi Papua mulai menyemarakkan peringatan Hari Ulang Tahun (HUT) Ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tahun 2026 dengan berbagai rangkaian kegiatan yang melibatkan pemerintah, pelajar, pelaku UMKM, komunitas, hingga masyarakat luas. [28/7]

Berbagai agenda tersebut merupakan bagian dari upaya menumbuhkan semangat nasionalisme, mempererat persatuan, serta mendorong partisipasi masyarakat dalam memaknai Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia.

Koordinator Publikasi Panitia HUT Ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tingkat Provinsi Papua Tahun 2026 yang juga Kepala Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Provinsi Papua, Jeri Agus Yudianto, mengatakan rangkaian kegiatan telah dimulai sejak proses seleksi Calon Pasukan Pengibar Bendera Pusaka (Paskibraka).

Seleksi Paskibraka dilaksanakan pada 19–21 Mei 2026 dan diikuti 49 peserta yang merupakan perwakilan kabupaten/kota se-Provinsi Papua. Dari jumlah tersebut terpilih 34 anggota Paskibraka, terdiri atas 2 orang sebagai Paskibraka Penugasan Nasional dan 32 orang sebagai Paskibraka Tingkat Provinsi Papua. Sementara itu, Kabupaten Mamberamo Raya dan Kabupaten Supiori tercatat tiga tahun berturut-turut belum mengirimkan peserta Paskibraka.

Selanjutnya, para anggota Paskibraka akan mengikuti Pemusatan Pendidikan dan Pelatihan yang secara resmi dibuka pada Rabu, 29 Juli 2026 sebagai bagian dari persiapan pelaksanaan tugas pada Upacara HUT Kemerdekaan RI.

Semarak peringatan HUT RI kemudian dilanjutkan dengan Pencanangan HUT Ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tingkat Provinsi Papua yang akan digelar pada Sabtu, 1 Agustus 2026 di Halaman Kantor Gubernur Papua. Berbagai kegiatan telah disiapkan, di antaranya Car Free Day (CFD), Jalan Santai Berhadiah, Pasar UMKM dan Petani Lokal, Donor Darah, serta berbagai pelayanan publik seperti layanan kesehatan, pelayanan Samsat, layanan perbankan, dan pelayanan masyarakat lainnya.

Dalam rangka mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi daerah dan digitalisasi transaksi, Pemerintah Provinsi Papua juga bekerja sama dengan Bank Indonesia menyelenggarakan Festival Kopi Papua dan Pekan QRIS Nasional pada 7–9 Agustus 2026 di Halaman Kantor Gubernur Papua. Kegiatan tersebut akan diramaikan dengan berbagai lomba, pameran, edukasi, dan promosi produk unggulan UMKM Papua.

Selain itu, Pemerintah Provinsi Papua bersama Pemerintah Kota Jayapura akan menyelenggarakan Gerak Jalan Pelajar dan Umum, sedangkan bersama LPP RRI dan TVRI akan menghadirkan Dialog Kebangsaan sebagai ruang edukasi dan refleksi tentang makna kemerdekaan serta kontribusi Papua dalam pembangunan nasional.

Puncak rangkaian kegiatan akan dilaksanakan melalui agenda seremonial yang meliputi Upacara Pengukuhan Paskibraka pada Sabtu, 15 Agustus 2026,  Upacara Taptu dan Pawai Obor  pada Minggu, 16 Agustus 2026, Apel Kehormatan dan Renungan Suci (AKRS) di Taman Makam Pahlawan Kesuma Trikora Waena pada malam harinya, serta Upacara Pengibaran Bendera Merah Putih dan Upacara Penurunan Bendera pada 17 Agustus 2026 di Stadion Mandala, Jayapura.

Untuk menjamin kelancaran seluruh prosesi kenegaraan, setiap agenda seremonial akan didahului dengan gladi kotor dan gladi bersih sesuai jadwal yang telah ditetapkan panitia.

Jeri mengajak seluruh masyarakat untuk bersama-sama menyukseskan seluruh rangkaian peringatan HUT Ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia.

"Peringatan HUT Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia bukan hanya milik pemerintah, tetapi merupakan momentum kebersamaan seluruh rakyat Indonesia. Kami mengajak seluruh masyarakat Papua untuk berpartisipasi aktif dalam setiap kegiatan yang telah disiapkan, menjaga kebersihan, ketertiban, keamanan, serta bersama-sama menggelorakan semangat kemerdekaan hingga ke seluruh pelosok Provinsi Papua," ujarnya.

Melalui semangat "Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur", Pemerintah Provinsi Papua berharap seluruh rangkaian kegiatan HUT Ke-81 Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia Tahun 2026 menjadi momentum memperkuat persatuan, meningkatkan nasionalisme, menggerakkan ekonomi masyarakat, serta menumbuhkan rasa bangga sebagai bagian dari Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. ***

JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government has begun a series of activities to enliven the celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia in 2026, involving government institutions, students, MSME actors, communities, and the wider public. [July 28]

The various events are part of efforts to foster a spirit of nationalism, strengthen unity, and encourage public participation in commemorating Indonesia's Independence Day.

Jeri Agus Yudianto, Publication Coordinator of the 2026 Papua Provincial Committee for the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia and Head of the Papua Provincial Office of Communication and Informatics, said the series of activities had begun with the selection process for prospective members of the Flag-Raising Troop.

The Flag-Raising Troop selection was held from May 19–21, 2026, and involved 49 participants representing regencies and cities across Papua Province. A total of 34 Flag-Raising Troop members were selected, comprising two members assigned to the National Flag-Raising Troop and 32 members serving at the Papua Provincial level. Meanwhile, Mamberamo Raya and Supiori Regencies have not sent Flag-Raising Troop participants for three consecutive years.

The selected Flag-Raising Troop members will subsequently participate in a centralized education and training program, officially scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as part of preparations for their duties during the Independence Day ceremony.

The Independence Day celebrations will continue with the official launch of the 81st Independence Day commemoration at the Papua Provincial level, which will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Papua Governor's Office courtyard.

A variety of activities have been prepared, including a Car Free Day (CFD), a prize walk, an MSME and local farmers' market, a blood donation drive, and various public services, such as health services, One-Stop Vehicle Administration System services, banking services, and other community services.

To support regional economic growth and the digitalization of transactions, the Papua Provincial Government, in collaboration with Bank Indonesia, will also organize the Papua Coffee Festival and National QRIS Week from August 7–9, 2026, at the Papua Governor's Office courtyard.

The event will feature various competitions, exhibitions, educational activities, and promotional programs showcasing Papua's leading MSME products.

In addition, the Papua Provincial Government, together with the Jayapura City Government, will organize a public marching event for students and the general public. Meanwhile, in collaboration with LPP RRI and TVRI, the government will host a National Dialogue as a forum for education and reflection on the meaning of independence and Papua's contribution to national development.

The highlight of the series will feature several ceremonial events, including the Flag-Raising Troop Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2026; the Taptu Ceremony and Torch Parade on Sunday, August 16, 2026; the Honor Roll Call and Sacred Reflection Ceremony at the Kesuma Trikora Heroes Cemetery in Waena later that evening; and the Red and White Flag-Raising and Flag-Lowering Ceremonies on August 17, 2026, at Mandala Stadium in Jayapura.

To ensure the smooth implementation of all state ceremonies, each ceremonial event will be preceded by preliminary and final rehearsals in accordance with the schedule established by the committee.

Jeri called on all members of the public to work together to ensure the success of the entire series of events commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day.

"The commemoration of Indonesia's Independence Day does not belong solely to the government, but is a moment of togetherness for all Indonesians. We invite all Papuan communities to actively participate in every activity that has been prepared, maintain cleanliness, order, and security, and together spread the spirit of independence throughout every corner of Papua Province," he said.

Through the spirit of "A Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia," the Papua Provincial Government hopes that the entire series of activities commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia in 2026 will serve as a momentum to strengthen unity, enhance nationalism, stimulate the local economy, and foster pride in being part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. ***