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Ketapang, 26 April 2026 — An atmosphere full of enthusiasm and togetherness marked the fun walk organized by Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap) to commemorate its 18th Anniversary under the theme “Growing, Achieving, Impacting” on Sunday (26/04/2026). Held in the courtyard of Lecture Building 1, this event was one of the most anticipated agendas in this year's series of celebrations.
Starting at 06:00 WIB, hundreds of participants consisting of lecturers, administrative staff, students, alumni, and institutional partners began packing the campus grounds. Following the route prepared by the committee, the fun walk ran orderly and full of cheer, accompanied by a warm family atmosphere.
This activity not only aimed to improve physical fitness, but also to strengthen bonds between campus members and partner networks. The momentum of the 18th Anniversary was used as an opportunity for reflection as well as strengthening synergy in supporting the institution's progress.
The event was also attended by invited guests from local government, the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Police (TNI-Polri), the banking sector, as well as sub-district and neighborhood (RT) officials around Politap. The presence of these guests demonstrated support for the event, both in person and through representatives from their respective institutions.
The Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang on this occasion stated that the fun walk serves as a symbol of togetherness and the collective spirit of all campus elements.
“This event is not merely exercising together, but also a reflection of our togetherness and solidarity in developing Politap to continue growing, achieving, and making a real impact on society,” he said.
In addition to the fun walk, the committee also presented various entertainment and exciting door prizes that further enlivened the event. The grand prizes prepared were very attractive, including shopping vouchers worth IDR 3 million, bicycles, washing machines, and refrigerators. In addition, dozens of other prizes were distributed to lucky participants, further boosting participants' enthusiasm.
Active participation from partners such as Telkomsel, Wahana Apparel, Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), and Telkom Indonesia provided support in making this event a success. The presence of these partners serves as proof of strong collaboration between education and industry.
Through this event, Politap reaffirmed its commitment to creating a campus environment that not only excels academically, but also upholds the values of togetherness, health, and collaboration. The 18th Anniversary themed “Growing, Achieving, Impacting” serves as an important momentum to continue moving forward, strengthening the institution's role in regional and national development.