HPN 2025 Logo: Bekantan Becomes An Icon, South Kalimantan Is Ready To Welcome The National Event

This is the logo for commemorating the 2025 national press day (HPN). (Central PWI Doc)

JAKARTA The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) officially launched the 2025 National Press Day (HPN) logo with the main icon of Bekantan. This logo strengthens the identity of South Kalimantan (Kalsel) as the host of the 2025 HPN, carries the main theme Kalsel Gate Logistics Kalimantan and the sub-them 'Pers Guards Food Security As Pillars of National Independence'.

The Secretary of the 2025 HPN Committee, Sarwani, explained that the Bekantan in this logo wore an oval, a typical Banjar headband, and Banjar traditional clothes made of fire with the Galung Pancar Matahari motif. Laung is a traditional symbol of a Banjar man, while the Galung Pancar Matahari motif symbolizes determination, kindness, and luck," said Sarwani at a meeting of the HPN committee in Tebet, Jakarta, Wednesday, November 20.

Sarwani added, Bekantan in this logo holds two main symbols:

Kuat Seikat Padi in Hand Kiri: Simplifies the role of the press as a partner of the government in realizing food security and food self-sufficiency.

"Bekantan with these two symbols represents harmony between tradition, press responsibility, and support for government programs," he explained.

The traditional Banjar clothing worn by Bekantan is made from fire material, reflecting the luxury of local culture. The motifs are decorated with dragon and cedang symbols that reflect strength and luck.

In addition, the Head of the Intan Belt on the logo represents South Kalimantan's natural wealth, especially the Intan which is the commitment of the South Kalimantan PWI to the success of the 2025 HPN.

The 2025 HPN logo will be officially launched in early December in South Kalimantan, along with the 2025 HPN Kick Off event. President Prabowo Subianto is expected to attend the event and will plant rice as a symbol of support for food security, the government's priority program.

"The 2025 National Press Day Logo and the identity of South Kalimantan as the host further strengthen South Kalimantan's strategic role in supporting the nation's independence," concluded Sarwani.