The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) reviewed the preparation of the 10th Soap Pet Train Competition (LKPS) in 2023 in the Bandung Geological Museum area, Friday, August 25. This four-wheeled vehicle competition without engines will be held for two days on Saturday 26 August and Sunday 27 August.
In the review, the Minister of Youth and Sports praised the creativity of the participants who made various soap coffin trains from various ingredients. The designs are also considered unique and contemporary.
"It's cool. You can see that the soapy ingredients are very unique and funny," said Menpora Dito when he saw a row of soapy coffin trains parked in the Geological Museum area.
Menpora Dito stated that this LKPS could be categorized as a sports cult. Therefore, the Ministry of Youth and Sports is here to support this event which has been on hiatus for 35 years.
"Because there are so many values that are preserved. In America, this is called box car retail, there is also a band," explained Menpora Dito.
"This is a young culture from ancient times. It combines creativity, scarcity, as well as tenacity in building its own box car, yes, the soap container," added the Menpora.
Furthermore, he said, this competition also has a sports side considering that what is being contested is four-wheeled vehicles without engines. It is these things that according to the Menpora can be echoed again.
"Because the evidence is that after 35 years there is no vacuum, when it is held again, the registrants are up to 109," said Menpora Dito.
Moreover, it was reported that 80 soap coffin trains that took part in this competition were made by the participants themselves. This shows that the soap coffin train gives rise to creativity among young people.
"That's why we attended. Because this is a very positive activity for young people in Indonesia," said the Menpora.
Therefore, Menpora Dito thanked the committees who had initiated this activity again after 35 years of vacuum. Including sponsors who have dared to support this soap coffin train competition.
"Hopefully this will be a good start and can be even more massive. Because what is important is that there are activities that encourage the creativity of young people," said the Menpora.
"What is certain is whatever the activities are, where there are hones of creativity, positive activities, and can also provide energy channelization for young people, surely the Ministry of Youth and Sports will be there to support it," said the Menpora.
According to him, this competition is not looking for victory or defeat, but looking for brotherhood and creativity of young people. "Once again I congratulate you and hope the event goes smoothly," concluded Menpora Dito.
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