
Minister of Religion Officially Opens PWN PTK XV in 2021
The Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas officially opened the XV National Wirakarya Camp for Islamic University at the Jakabaring Sport Center, Palembang. The theme “Consistency in Religious Moderation, Working for the Nation”, the Minister opened the event symbolically marked by lighting a bonfire digitally on the event stage screen.
Previously, the Director General of Islamic Education, Ali Ramdhani as Chairman of the XV PWN PTK Committee, reported that this activity would be attended by 1,174 participants, which would last for 6 days from 9 to 14 November 2021 with the Blended Camp system. “Models and Types of Activities PWN PTK XV 2021 activities are held with the Blended Camp, means activities carried out with a combination of offline and online activities”. he said.
The 1,174 people consisted of 444 offline participants, 558 online participants, 116 companion coaches, and 58 contingent leaders.
“In particular, we report to the Minister of Religion, that the PWN PTK XV 2021 activity applies Covid 19 mitigation and strict health protocols, with control of the PWN PTK application designed by our Madrasah students,” said Ali Ramdhani.
According to Ali Ramdhani, the activities are developing insight, training, and scout service to the community. Development of Insights, continued Ali Ramdhani, including Insights on Religious Moderation, Prevention and Handling of COVID-19, Interfaith Youth Dialogue, Millennial Effect Generation and Indonesia Gold 2045, as well as Optimization of Social Media and Digital Transformation. Next, Increasing religious understanding and attitudes that are inclusive, tolerant and peaceful in the midst of national diversity within the framework of the Republic of Indonesia. Then, improving the character of scout members who have leadership, sense of responsibility and a spirit of devotion, so that they are able to devote themselves and participate in driving development,” said the Director General of Education.
The Deputy Governor of South Sumatra, Mawardi Yahya, welcomed the PWN-PTK XV activity. In his speech he gave high appreciation to the Ministry of Religion for the selection of South Sumatra/UIN Raden Fatah Palembang to be the host.
In organizing this PWN PTK XV, the Indonesian World Record Museum (MURI) gave an award for the achievement of 25,000 rhymes with the theme of religious moderation. The rhymes come from the participation of people from all over the provinces in Indonesia.