Gianyar - In commemoration of the 66th anniversary, the Military Command IX/Udayana held a Thanksgiving event which was held at the Mengening Tampak Siring Temple, Gianyar Regency, on Saturday 27 May 2023. The Mengening Tampak Siring Temple was chosen as the venue for the anniversary celebration of the Military Command IX/Udayana due to its value Historically, this place belongs to the place where King Udayana purified himself before moksha or was released from worldly ties.
In his remarks, Pangdam IX/Udayana Major General TNI Sonny Aprianto, S.E., M.M., said that in commemoration of the 66th anniversary, Kodam IX/Udayana had carried out Pitra Puja I Gusti Ngurah Rai activities, Penjamasan Pataka at Pura Durga Kutri, Pilgrimage to Taman Pujaan Bangsa Margarana, Matur Piuning and Thanksgiving at the Mengening Temple. Then, on May 28 2023 tomorrow, Kodam IX/Udayana will also hold Social Service activities and a Golf Tournament.
"To all Soldiers, Civil Servants and the Big Family of Kodam IX/Udayana I wish you a happy birthday, thank you and sincere appreciation for the implementation of the duties and dedication that has been given so far to the Kodam IX/Udayana, TNI, the Nation and the Republic of Indonesia," said the Military Commander.
The Pangdam further conveyed that Kodam IX/Udayana has a flagship program "Praja Raksaka Cares for the People" which is embodied in the Miniature of the Indonesian Army's Superior Internship Program in Sumlili Village, Kupang. Some of the leading programs carried out in one area are very relevant to the Theme for Commemorating the 66th Anniversary of Kodam IX/Udayana in 2023, namely "Kodam IX/Udayana Present in the Community to Overcome People's Difficulties and Create a Safe, Peaceful and Prosperous Bali Nusra Community".
"We all certainly hope that the meaning contained in the Commemoration Theme of the 66th Anniversary of Kodam IX/Udayana can be an inspiration and motivation for all Soldiers, Civil Servants and the Big Family of Kodam IX/Udayana in providing the best work and service to the nation and state. the momentum of the anniversary this time is to conduct self-introspection on the implementation of tasks over the past year," concluded the Pangdam.
Coinciding with the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Kodam IX/Udayana this time, awards were also given to Soldiers of Kodam IX/Udayana who excelled. The Pangdam expresses its gratitude and pride to the soldiers who have shown high enthusiasm, loyalty and dedication, dedicating themselves to elevating the image of the Indonesian Army, especially Kodam IX/Udayana.
Apart from that, the Launching of the Kodam IX/Udayana Hymn Song was also held which was marked by the awarding of the award to Gede Lanang Darma Wiweka (Mr. Botax) and his team as the arranger and who popularized the Kodam IX/Udayana Hymn. It is known that the creator of the Kodam IX/Udayana Hymn was a member of Ajendam IX/Udayana named Serda Adi Tapa Yudha who was also rewarded by the Pangdam.
The thanksgiving event which was marked by cutting the rice cone by the Regional Military Commander IX/Udayana and followed through vidcon by all staff units was also attended by the Kasdam IX/Udayana, Irdam IX/Udayana, Kapok Sahli Pangdam IX/Udayana, the Danrem of the Kodam IX/Udayana, Asrendam IX/Udayana, Assistants to Kasdam IX/Udayana, LO Kodam IX/Udayana, Para Dan/Kabalakdam IX/Udayana, Chairperson of Persit KCK PD IX/Udayana and management, and other invitees. (Pendam IX/Udy)