The
presidential palace distributed Papua-themed souvenirs during the ceremony to
commemorate Indonesia’s 66th Independence Day on the palace’s front lawn.
Each guest
attending the ceremony received a goody bag containing a Papua-themed T-shirt,
mug and book, as well as a collection of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s
speeches and a few snacks, among other things.
Papuan
songs by a choir, which included a number of Papuans, also greeted guests as
they arrived at the palace.
Demands for
Papua’s independence have escalated recently after thousands of Papuans across
the province staged coordinated rallies to call for a referendum on Papuan
independence.
The Independence
Day ceremony at the palace was led by President Yudhoyono, tempointeraktif.com
reported
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