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Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Dozens of young people from various ethnic groups in Indonesia gathered in the courtyard of the Central Java Governor's office, Thursday, October 28. They wear traditional clothes from each region when participating in the Youth Pledge commemoration ceremony.

There are those from Papua, Makassar, Lampung, Bali, Java, Kalimantan, Palembang, Medan, and others. The colorful traditional clothes and various patterns and shapes make this year's Youth Pledge Commemoration ceremony so lively.

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo chose to wear traditional Acehnese clothes. Black clothes with gold ornaments on the body plus a sarong and skullcap worn.

Ganjar said he deliberately wore Aceh traditional clothes because it coincided with the fourth Thursday of the week. Where every day, all ASN in Central Java are obliged to wear traditional Nusantara clothes.

"This is Aceh's traditional dress, and it turns out that they have many designs and are continuing to be developed. Because I asked, it turns out that this was not a traditional dress design first, but developed. This is interesting, not only curated, but continues to be developed. they say they grow together," said Ganjar, according to a written statement by the Central Java Provincial Government Public Relations.

He was also happy because the participants also wore their own traditional clothes. This proves that Indonesian customs and culture are very rich and diverse.

"This is extraordinary, hopefully we will all maintain unity and integrity," he explained.

On the commemoration of the Youth Pledge, Ganjar said, the challenges of today's youth are more severe. With the turbulence caused by the pandemic, young people are required to contribute to help the nation's revival.

“And I believe, young people have creativity and innovation to find a way out. Yesterday I met two young Manchester graduates who succeeded in making drone innovations in agriculture. Of course there are many other young people who excel. They are great children who will bring progress to the country," he said.

Ganjar hopes that Indonesian youths will continue to be creative and solution-oriented. They are expected to capture the future with everything they have.

“There is a lot of potential that can be developed. Their creativity and intellect certainly cannot be denied. And most importantly, continue to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation. Continue to respect each other," he concluded.