ABRI marks birthday in simple fashion<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): A simple but respectable ceremony will be the
\nhighlight of this week's celebration of the 49th anniversary of
\nthe Armed Forces (ABRI), the organizers said yesterday.<\/p>\n
Chief of the organizing committee Maj. Gen. Mansyur told a
\npress conference that simplicity would characterize this years'
\nseries of events of social and community activities as well as
\nceremonial events.<\/p>\n
ABRI marks its anniversary on Oct. 5.<\/p>\n
Mansyur said the decision to keep it simple was made not
\nbecause ABRI lacks funds but more because this year's anniversary
\ndid not coincide with any special occasion.<\/p>\n
Next year, when ABRI turns 50, the ceremonies might be on a
\ngrandeur scale, he said.<\/p>\n
The traditional military parade however will be retained.<\/p>\n
This will be held tomorrow at the Kemayoran Fair Ground with
\nPresident Soeharto, who is also ABRI's supreme commander, heading
\nthe ceremony. All the various units of the military -- Army,
\nNavy, Air Force and National Police -- will be taking part.<\/p>\n
A flyover show by the Air Force's planes will also color the
\nceremony.<\/p>\n
Mansyur explained that the anniversary aims to reminisce the
\nhistory of ABRI's formation, its struggles, achievements and
\nflaws throughout the years, in the hope that this in turn can be
\na basis to motivate and enhance ABRI's task and responsibility in
\nthe future.<\/p>\n
\"The celebration will be a show of force as well as a
\ndemonstration of ABRI's partnership with the people,\" he added.<\/p>\n
ABRI will also organize a series of activities dedicated to
\nthe community, such as social visits, the provision of free
\nhealth services, training courses on law and professional
\nmilitary and sports competitions, and the main events which
\nconsist of military ceremonies, performances and an all-night-
\nlong shadow-puppet (wayang kulit) show. (pwn)<\/p>",
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