IYD 2023 Palembang: Momentum for OMK to Rise and Collaborate for the Nation
Palembang, 30 June 2023 – The Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) held another Indonesian Youth Day in 2023 (IYD 2023). In this 3rd edition of the celebration, Palembang was the host with the theme, "OMK Rise and Bear Witness".
The event, which was attended by 1500 young Catholics from all over Indonesia, aimed not only to love God and the church but also to build the nation.
Universitas Katolik Indonesia (Unika) Atma Jaya participated in IYD 2023 in an effort to find future leaders and support the activities of OMK Indonesia.
The vital role of young people as the next generation was the main focus, making this activity the culmination of the joy of young people's involvement in building the nation.
"Nation building is very special, our nation is full of diversity, that's why we have to coexist and walk together. In order to strengthen and inspire each other," said the Chairman of the KWI Youth Commission, Mgr Pius Riana Prapdi.
Character building in this activity is an attraction for young Catholics. In order to ignite the spirit of young people as the main actors in nation building.
This is in line with the KUPP values that Unika Atma Jaya has in an effort to build a nation with Catholic Faith as the foundation of the entire process. And care for human dignity and social welfare as a manifestation of Christian values.
