Jakarta determined to become champion

Jakarta determined to become champion

Governor Surjadi Soedirdja saw off Jakarta's 48-person
delegation, including eight officials, to the upcoming 17th
National Koran Reading Contest in the Riau provincial capital of
Pakanbaru.

During his farewell speech, Surjadi emphasized the need for
the Jakarta delegation to maintain its position as the
competitions's overall champion.

Jakarta emerged as the overall winner in the 16th National
Korean Reading Contest in Yogyakarta three years ago.

"I fully realize that this is not an easy task, but you each
must work hard to accomplish the honorable mission," Surjadi
said.

Team leader of Jakarta contingent to the contest, H.
Sunarjudardji, said his delegation comprises 40 participants and
eight officials.

The contest, which is scheduled to be opened by President
Soeharto, will run from July 17 to 23.

The Jakarta delegation will take part in all activities,
including the Koran reading contest, translation of the Koran,
quiz contest and calligraphy exhibition. (has)