Strengthening Student Identity, Politap Holds Book Review on the History of the Matan Sultanate

Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) and Bank Syariah Mandiri Ketapang Branch collaborated to organize the Series 1 WEBINAR on Tuesday, 23 June 2020, regarding a Book Review of the History of the Matan Sultanate. The event was attended by students and staff of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, as well as invited guests. The event was officially opened by the Branch Manager of Bank Syariah Mandiri Ketapang and the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, with presentations delivered directly by the author of the book "Sejarah Kesultanan Matan", Gusti Carma DH, and Agus Kurniawan, editor and managing editor of PAWANA.ID.

In his opening remarks, Branch Manager of Bank Syariah Ketapang Deni Irawan stated that the changes affecting all aspects of life have caused several facets of life to be forgotten, one of which is history. Therefore, the younger generation has an obligation to preserve the culture of Ketapang, and this activity serves as a tangible form of collaboration among all elements in Ketapang to help preserve and develop aspects of life that strengthen national character.

Meanwhile, the Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Endang Kusamana, added in his address that we can learn from the history of past leaders and monarchs who possessed noble character, courteous demeanor, patience, and diligence, so that this event is expected to inspire students toward becoming disciplined and outstanding individuals.

In addition, Head of Public Relations of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, Januarso, stated that this Series 1 webinar received strong enthusiasm, not only from the academic community but also from the broader public, as seen in the high volume of requests to join the session. Moving forward, his team will continue to promote information related to Ketapang culture, such as advancing Ketapang batik, introducing various regional traditional games like kandang tabong, dedengkak, gasing, congklak, enggrang, and bekiak through online game innovations, as well as introducing Ketapang culinary traditions enhanced by technology, such as kekicak, umbut kelapa, jenjorong, budu, rinyu’, rebong, bubur merah putih, nasi adab, nasi manis, and labu peringgi/labu srikaya. His office will strive to develop various cultural elements of Ketapang through technological innovation as a manifestation of the higher education institution's mission.