The Creative Corner Festival 2024 was officially opened by Jefridin M.Pd., Deputy Secretary of Batam, representing the city’s Mayor, Muhammad Rudi. The event, orchestrated by the Youth Creative Corner community, took place at the Batam Mayor’s Office on June 30, 2024.
The festival, a showcase for youth creativity and innovation, emphasizes the critical role of young people in shaping Batam’s future. The local government underlines the importance of empowering the youth as key drivers of development and innovation in the region.
Deputy Secretary Jefridin expressed gratitude on behalf of Mayor Muhammad Rudi to the Youth Creative Corner for organizing the festival, highlighting the event as an exemplary initiative that should be replicated and expanded.
Jefridin emphasized that the youth are the future of Batam, who will continue the city’s development, urging them to prepare to take over from the older generation.
He quoted a saying to inspire young people to balance worldly efforts with spiritual preparations, stressing the importance of striving in both aspects of life.
Jefridin encouraged the young attendees to pursue education and actively participate in building their lives and the city, rather than remaining idle.
Randa Erizal, Chairman of the Youth Creative Corner, spoke about the tangible challenges and competition facing today’s youth, urging them not to be indifferent but to keep progressing and innovating.
The Creative Corner Festival 2024 serves as a pivotal platform for the youth of Batam to display their creativity and innovative capabilities, significantly contributing to the city’s development. Such initiatives are crucial in fostering an environment that encourages youth participation in societal advancement, ensuring that Batam remains vibrant and competitive on both a local and global scale.
The opening of the Creative Corner Festival 2024 in Batam highlighted the city’s commitment to fostering youth innovation and creativity. Organized by the Youth Creative Corner, the event provided a stage for young individuals to engage and contribute to the future of Batam, underscoring the importance of youth in driving forward the city’s development and innovation agendas.
Source: Media Center (2024)
