SELEBRASI LOKAL - MURAL SEPAK BOLA PERCANTIK KAMPUNG PIALA DUNIA PAPUA

Download the TribunX news app on the Play Store or App Store for a new experience. For Papuans, soccer is more than just a game. This sport has become a part of everyday life, uniting various groups in a spirit of togetherness and brotherhood. This spirit can be found in a hillside area overlooking Jayapura Bay. This area is a village long known as the World Cup Village. In anticipation of this year's biggest soccer event in the world, residents are once again working together to beautify the village environment. Various paraphernalia, murals, and paintings have begun to adorn every corner of the village, demonstrating the residents' enthusiasm for the world's biggest sporting event. For the people of Dok 9 Kali, soccer is more than just entertainment. This sport has become a part of social life that strengthens relationships between residents. According to Daka Raweyai, the Coordinator of the Dok 9 World Cup Village Painting Team, each mural has its own story. The soccer theme is the main element, but Papuan identity remains an integral part of each work. The mural creation process requires considerable time and collaboration. The painters must adapt the concept, colors, and location to create works that enhance the character of the World Cup Village. Besides beautifying the environment, the murals also serve as a draw for visitors. For the residents of Dok 9 Kali, this village is more than just a place to live. This village embodies a love of football, community creativity, and the unity that grows from diversity. (TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM)