JAYAPURA - The celebration of Christmas Service 2023 and thanksgiving to welcome the 2024 Papua Provincial Government, attended by thousands of civil servants, the Indonesian National Armed Forces and National Police and local communities.
The worship took place at Papua Bangkit Stadium, Jayapura Regency. The worship celebration was also filled with Christmas drama performances and praises, including from residents of Jayapura Class III Women's Prison and local vocal groups.
The Acting Governor of Papua in his Christmas message called on all parties in Cenderawasih Earth to unite, work hard and pray for mutual progress to accelerate development in Papua Province.
"While maintaining unity, supporting each other, regardless of the differences we may have, let's prove that the people in Papua Province uphold high democratic values."
"We are one family, a big Papuan family, who must always be united regardless of ethnicity, race, culture and religion in Papua," the Governor said.
Governor Rumasukun also hopes that the Christmas spirit will bring peace and happiness to all people in Papua Province.
Moreover, this celebration was attended by Papua New Guinea who participated in celebrating Christmas together in Papua Province.
"For this reason, I would like to express my highest appreciation to all parties who have actively contributed to building our beloved Papua.Without hard work, we all cannot achieve what we hope together," he said. ***