At Peparnas XVI Papua 2021, Governor Lukas Enembe: Get To Know Me Because Of My Ability, Not Because Of My Limitations
Andre Hamadi second from left performs with Edo Kondologit at the opening ceremony of Peparnas XVI Papua (ANTARA News Papua/Hendrina Dian Kandipi)

AYAPURA - Papua Governor Lukas Enembe quoted a wise man in his remarks at the opening of Peparnas XVI Papua 2021. A wise man said, recognize someone by his abilities, not by his limitations.

"What we are proud of are athletes and officials from all over Indonesia. A wise person once said, 'Know me because of my abilities, not because of my limitations.'

According to him, currently he is standing in front of strong people and will fight to achieve the highest achievement at the XVI Papua National Paralympic Week 2021.

In addition, Lukas also invited everyone to give the highest appreciation to the paralympic athletes who represented Indonesia at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

"Today, I stand before tough people who will strive to achieve achievements at the XVI National Paralympic Week in 2021 in Papua," said Lukas Enembe.

"First of all, I would like to invite all of you to give the highest appreciation to the paralympic athletes who represent Indonesia at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics," he continued.

The opening ceremony of Peparnas Papua carried the theme "Light from East Papua".

There were a number of top musicians such as Anggun, Nowela Mikhelia, and Edo Kondologit. In addition, local artists involved include Kaonak, Manggorap, Nogei, Shine of Black, Piter Ginuy, and Irsa Yoku.

The opening of Peparnas also presented a variety of traditional dances from various regions, including Papua as the host.

During the opening ceremony, the attraction of 500 drones will adorn the ceiling on Earth of Cenderawasih. The drones were imported from California and Dubai complete with pilots from Europe and Singapore.


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