PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - As many as 100 prospective members of the Bandung City Flag Raising Troop (Paskibraka) in 2024 were officially confirmed in a ceremony held at the Bandung City Hall Plaza, Thursday (15/8/2024).

In this solemn event, Acting Mayor of Bandung Bambang Tirtoyuliono emphasized the importance of discipline, loyalty, and selfless devotion in carrying out the noble task as Paskibraka. He emphasized that being part of Paskibraka is not an easy task.

"Paskibraka are selected people who are given the honor to raise the Red and White Flag at the commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. This task requires prime physical condition and strong mentality," he said.

Bambang also reminded the Paskibraka members to maintain the values of struggle, discipline, togetherness, and harmony as the main capital in carrying out their duties.

"Tonight's inauguration can increase the motivation of the younger siblings to carry out their duties optimally, so that it becomes a source of pride for the government, families, schools, and society in general," he said.

Bambang advised, after completing the task of raising the flag, the Paskibraka members must remain role models in their surroundings. They are expected to be able to maintain good attitudes and behavior, strengthen their character as a superior young generation, never give up, and be able to adapt to the environment wherever they are.

In closing, Bambang appreciated the instructors who had worked hard to form the best Paskibraka team for the city of Bandung.

He prayed that the Paskibraka members would be given smoothness, health and strength in carrying out their duties.

"This experience and opportunity should be a positive reflection for the younger siblings in the future. I wish the members of the 2024 Bandung City Paskibraka members good luck in their duties. Hopefully this endeavor will bear proud results for the City of Bandung," he said.

The members of the 2024 Bandung City Paskibraka will be on duty at the 79th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2024. They will be on duty at the raising and lowering of the red and white heirloom flag.

In more detail, the 100 members of the 2024 Bandung City Paskibraka consist of 50 boys and 50 girls from 61 high schools/equivalent throughout Bandung City. They are divided into 3 troops: Nakula Troop, Sadewa Troop, and Galendra Troop.

The members of the Bandung City Paskibraka are selected sons/daughters after completing a number of stages of selection with a knockout system. Starting from administrative selection, general knowledge selection of Pancasila ideology and national insight, interviews, physical selection, marching, and pantohir.