PAPUA - Soldiers from the TNI Battalion for the 412th Mechanical Raider Battalion Kostrad celebrate Christmas 2021 with residents of Lanny Jaya Regency, Papua by holding a traditional stone-burning event.
The Commander of the Task Force (Dansatgas) 412 Mechanized Infantry Battalion Lt. Col. Inf. Moch Renaldy Herbowo said the stone-burning event, which is the oldest tradition in Papua, was to establish togetherness and share with fellow TNI soldiers with the community.
"I thank the residents for their togetherness because the purpose of the presence of the TNI Task Force to Lanny Jaya is to bring peace and brotherhood," said the Dansatgas in a statement in Lanny Jaya, quoted from Antara, Thursday, December 30.
Renaldy Herbowo did not expect that the traditional stone-burning event held by the TNI Task Force received a positive response from residents by visiting the venue.
"I thank all the people for their togetherness so far, did not expect the atmosphere to be this lively, then I convey that the presence of Task Force 412 to the land of Lanny Jaya Papua is aimed at bringing peace and brotherhood," said Lt. Col. Renaldy.
Meanwhile, the Tiom District community leader, Yaqub Kogoya, expressed his gratitude to the Battalion Battalion Unit MR 412 Kostrad who had jointly held the stone-burning tradition.
"Thanks to Task Force 412, hopefully in this Christmas celebration we will all be given peace and love," he hoped.
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