Youth contest tomorrow

JAKARTA (JP): A competition for young people called Gelar Remaja Abad 21, will be staged at the National Monument Park (Monas), Central Jakarta tomorrow from 9 p.m.

According to a statement from the Yayasan Model Muda (Youth Model Association), about 53 senor high schools and 14 youth groups throughout the city will participate in several competitions, such as dances and cheerleading contests.

Participants would compete for a trophy from Sri Soemarsih Surjadi Soedirdja, the wife of the Governor, and Rp 20 million (US$8,695)in cash.

The event, organized by the city chapter of the Family Welfare Movement and several other organizations, would be concluded with a live musical drama performed by 280 models. (ste)