Kendeng Farmers Mark Indonesia's Independence Day With People's Ceremony in Pati
Kendeng farmers and civil society groups marked Indonesia's 81st Independence Day with a People's Ceremony in Pati, highlighting people's sovereignty.
On Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, farmers in Pati, Central Java, marked the occasion with a "People's Ceremony" at Selo Montro Hill, in opposition to karst mining in the Kendeng Mountains. The ceremony, led by Gunretno from the Sedulur Sikep community, brought together residents, farmers, members of the Network of Communities Concerned for the Kendeng Mountains (JMPPK), representatives of the Shadow Cabinet, academics, and civil society organizations.
The event aimed to bring Pancasila to life and emphasized the right of citizens to protect their living spaces, fulfill their basic needs, and determine their own future.
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