HUMASUPNVJ – It has been two years or to be precise, starting in 2017, every June 1, which is the birthday of Pancasila, has been designated as a national holiday. However, this did not reduce the enthusiasm of UPN "Veteran" Jakarta employees and academics to hold a Pancasila Day Commemoration Ceremony which took place at the Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo (FK) UPN "Veteran" Jakarta Apple Field. , Friday (1/6/2018).
RI President Ir. H. Joko Widodo in his remarks read by the Chancellor of UPN Veterans Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eddy S. Siradj, M.Sc, Eng said that for 73 years, Pancasila has been the guiding star for the Indonesian nation. For 73 years, Pancasila has survived and grown amidst the roaring waves of other ideologies trying to replace it. For 73 years, Pancasila has been our home with Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. God willing, until the end of time, Pancasila will continue to flow in the pulse of all Indonesian people.
"Truly Pancasila is a beautiful blessing given to us by God Almighty, through contemplation, struggle, thought and inner clarity of Indonesia's founding fathers," said Joko Widodo.
Further in his speech, Prof. Dr. Ir. Eddy S. Siradj, M.Sc, Eng. He also said that there was a big process in establishing Pancasila as the unifier of all differences, therefore the younger generation must always have the spirit to unite, share and achieve, “The spirit of sharing among the nation's children for common prosperity and progress is also a must. Sharing by reinforcing a caring ethos. Compassionate, and appreciate each other with empathy. And don't forget our duties and responsibilities to ensure that Pancasila is always present in every corner of our lives as well as our hearts and minds. On commemorating the Birth of Pancasila in 2018, we must strengthen our spirit to unite, share and achieve," he said in a speech at the ceremony.
In the holy month of Ramadan which is full of blessings, this must be used as a momentum to strengthen the ethos of caring and sharing. The spirit of gotong royong which is a noble culture of the nation must continue to be fostered as a source of great energy for Indonesia to achieve social justice for all the people.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo also wants to invite religious scholars and leaders, teachers and ustadz, politicians and government officials, members of the TNI and Polri, workers and economic actors, as well as all components of the nation to jointly practice Pancasila in our daily lives. . "The spirit of unity, sharing and achievement will strengthen our steps in bringing Indonesia to a developed and glorious country," he said. (afif)