Ganjar Puji Senior High School Students Who Participate In The Semarang Photo Competition

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Wisnu Batara (8) seems confident among the photographers who are much bigger than him, at the Central Java Governor's Office. His small hands held a DLSR camera, with a rope hanging around his neck. He also carried a small backpack filled with drinks.

His steps were so strong, when he had to walk to find a good object to take a photo, accompanied by his father, Karisma Aditya. Every now and then, he seems to be running, typical of children's goals.

Tara, as she is usually called, is the youngest participant in the Canon Semarang Photo Marathon (CSPM). She is a grade III student at SDN Sudirman Ambarawa. Although still relatively small, she has extraordinary enthusiasm.

"I took part in the competition because I was told by my parents. Because I like photos, so I came. I was very happy because the program was fun. Added experience and friends, there were also students who liked photos too," said Tara, Monday, October 31.

Tara's happiness grew when she met her idol, the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, who opened the CSPM activity that morning. Especially when he got a voucher prize.

Hopefully this event will exist again yes. Winning is not a problem. Later, after several photo competitions, you will definitely win. Don't be angry if we lose," he ordered.

Tara's participation, who is still in elementary school, invites the appreciation of Governor Ganjar. He is happy that the eighth administration of the CSPM is in demand by creative young people, who can express all their artistic talents. Including, there are participants from outside Java.

"There are third grade elementary school children, from outside Java, tickets are up and they can always display interesting visuals about various things of life," he said.

According to the committee report, the number of participants from the VIII CSPM exceeds the quota provided. The committee initially opened up opportunities for 750 participants. But those who also exploded were more than 800 participants.

On that occasion, Ganjar met a child journalist from SMP 29 Semarang. Siswi, named Silma Aqnata, seemed confident in asking the Governor of Central Java for the two periods about the hopes of this event.

"The benefits can tell many things through photo visualization. Let the children be more creative," replied Ganjar.

Ganjar accompanied by the Director of the Canon Business Unit Datascrip, Monica Aryasetiawan said, apart from competing, this event is also a place for photographers in Indonesia.

"Hopefully this will be an interesting forum for meeting photographers throughout Indonesia," said Ganjar.