JAYAPURA - The readiness of the Papua Province Heritage Flag Raising Force team ahead of the commemoration of the 78^th Indonesian Independence Day, has certainly reached 90 percent.

According to the Head of the Papua Communication and Informatics Department Jeri A. Yudianto, the readiness of Heritage Flag Raising Force of Papua as troops 8 and 17, which will join Force 45 as a joint force of the National Armed and Police Force, is just waiting for the determination of the flag hoist and tray bearer.

"Surely it will be decided which the best will be," explained Jeri in Jayapura, Thursday (10/8/2023).

Jeri said the Papua Heritage Flag Raising Force team at the commemoration of the 78th Indonesian Independence Day at the provincial level was the best high school / vocational students recruited in all regencies and cities.

Then they concentrated at the Swiss Hotel Jayapura, since July 29, 2023

Before practicing, he continued, a detailed health check-up will be carried out by the medical team and given adequate training facilities and receive national insight material.

"We certainly hope that all of them will be ready and in good condition when they serve on August 17, 2023," he said.

The training is under the care of Marine Lieutenant, Coach Dinar Eko, who served as Danton of Yonmarhanlan X Pasmar III Headquarters.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Anniversary commemoration flag was raised and lowered at the Mandala Stadium, Jayapura.

At the peak of the event, there are several attraction events that will involve approximately 2,000 people, including ceremony participants, aubade, performers and others. ***