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Buleleng Ignites Student Nationalism Through Marching Competition

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Buleleng Regency government in Bali is promoting nationalism and patriotism among young people through a marching competition.
  • The event, involving students from elementary to high school, is seen as an effective character-building activity amidst modernization.
  • The local government plans to provide financial assistance to all participants as a form of appreciation for their efforts.

The Buleleng Regency government in Bali is actively fostering nationalism and patriotism among its youth by organizing a marching competition for students. This initiative, targeting pupils from elementary to high school, is viewed as a crucial method for character development in an era of rapid modernization and external cultural influences.

Bupati Buleleng, I Nyoman Sutjidra, emphasized that the marching competition transcends mere sport. He described it as a platform for instilling patriotism, nationalism, discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and adherence to rules. Sutjidra highlighted the event's relevance in counteracting the pervasive impact of social media and foreign cultures on young people, reinforcing love for the nation.

The children learn discipline, sportsmanship, understanding rules, and appreciating the process. They learn that those in front must lead, while those behind follow in an orderly fashion. Values such as the culture of queuing and discipline are formed naturally.

— I Nyoman SutjidraBupati Buleleng, explaining the character-building benefits of the marching competition for students.

Sutjidra explained that the marching activity naturally cultivates essential character traits. Participants learn discipline, fair play, understanding rules, and appreciating the process. He noted how natural leadership and order emerge, with front-runners leading and followers adhering to instructions, fostering values like queuing and discipline.

To recognize the participants' dedication, the Buleleng Regency government intends to offer financial incentives not only to the winners but to all students who complete the 8-kilometer route. This gesture aims to motivate students who have trained rigorously and prepare their costumes, serving as an appreciation for their spirit and a commitment to preserving the marching tradition, a source of pride for Buleleng.

Children prepare themselves earnestly, from training to preparing costumes. In the future, we want to provide financial assistance to all participants. This is a form of appreciation for their spirit and also maintains the marching tradition, which has become a source of pride for Buleleng Regency.

— I Nyoman SutjidraBupati Buleleng, on the plan to provide financial incentives to all participants.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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