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| As the Republic of Indonesia's 79th Independence Day, the UMM Helipad was filled with numerous participants wearing various costumes (Photo: Lintang PR) |
On August 17th, the Helipad of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) was filled with thousands of participants in a ceremonial event to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Interestingly, they were lecturers, employees, and students of the white campus wearing various costumes. Starting from regional traditional clothes, culture, and profession.
Regarding this matter, UMM Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, M.Si., explained that this is also one of the efforts to realize the mission of strengthening national values. The diversity of cultures and traditions in Indonesia is very diverse, all united in Bhineka Tunggal Ika.
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“Strengthening nationality is an important fundamental to dynamically connecting the differences existing for a prosperous and equitable Indonesia. Intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence must be proactively practiced, especially since we are all in educational institutions, a sacred place to create Indonesia's golden generation,” he said.
Furthermore, Nazar also reminded all the participants to always work hand in hand for the advancement of the country. Remembering that a strong country is the result of the collaboration between all citizens.
In addition, he also conveyed the main educational mission of the Muhamadiyah. Creating a person who has a lively and dynamic spirit in an outward and inward atmosphere. As well as strengthening ukhuwah as an important basis in differences. It is none other than aiming for one prosperous Indonesia and justice.
“The attire illustrates the diversity of Indonesia, as there are actually many ethnic cultures and languages in Indonesia. We must all be united in maintaining the harmony of the nation and state,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Abdurrohman Muzakki M.Pd., the coordinator of the implementation of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, UMM, said that it turned out that the process of conducting the independence ceremony by UMM was simultaneously held in two different locations, first at Campus 3 UMM and also at Pujon Hill UMM. There were also several awards for the best Center of Excellence (CoE) program.
In addition to various traditional outfits, the most interesting part of the event was the variety of regional food. A series of street vendors around the campus were invited and sold their products to the ceremonial participants. There are those who serve pecel, soto, rawon, bakso, and so on. The participants could immediately take their meals after the ceremony and take pictures with each other. (Faq/Put)
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