Gibran Distributes Bicycles and Musical Instruments to Pesparawi Participants

Manokwari, West Papua — The Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, presented gifts consisting of three bicycles and two musical instruments to five participants of the 14th National Church Choir Festival (Pesparawi) 2026 in Manokwari, West Papua, on Saturday.

“Do you want a bicycle?” Gibran asked three children who were called onto the stage alongside two teenagers.

After asking for their names and engaging in a brief conversation with the five Pesparawi participants, Gibran invited the three children to choose their preferred bicycle colours.

“How do you get to school? By car? Later, you will ride a bicycle, but make sure to ask your parents’ permission first,” he said to one of the children.

For the two teenagers, he asked whether they would prefer a keyboard or a guitar.

Following the dialogue with the five participants, Gibran delivered a speech appreciating Borasi Field, which is now available for the hosting of the National Pesparawi, noting that during his visit in November 2025, the site was still under construction.

He urged the people of Manokwari to take full responsibility for maintaining the facility.

On this occasion, the Vice President also emphasised that development is no longer confined to Java but is being distributed evenly across all regions, including West Papua.

“Development is no longer Java-centric, but Indonesia-centric. That is why the development of Papua has become one of the President’s priorities,” Gibran stated.

Several community development and empowerment programmes that have been implemented or are planned include the construction of hospitals, markets, the Trans-Papua Highway, Fishing Villages, Public Schools, and the provision of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG).