On Saturday, 24 July 2004, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra played host to a series of an exciting festivities commemorating and celebrating the 10th anniversary of Indonesia's National Children's Day. The event was well attended by people from all sections of the Canberra Indonesian community including children, students, and Embassy staff.

In keeping with the theme, 'I am Proud to be an Indonesian Child', the day began with an opening ceremony led by children in the roles of officials. The children's enthusiastic participation was a way of developing their feelings of love and pride towards their country.

With the formalities over, the real fun began as children were encouraged to join in a dance lesson and then have a discussion with the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, Mr. Imron Cotan. The Ambassador was happy to tell stories, gave advice, and then answered the sort of questions only children could ask.

An enjoyable lunch was followed by a wide variety of games and competitions for children and adults alike. Some of these included an egg and spoon race, a hoola hoop competition, triva, a game involving lowering a pencil on a string into a bottle, dominios, karaoke, and the traditional Indonesian board game of 'congkla'.

The day concluded with the presentation of gifts to not only to the winners of the activities, but to all those who took part and had fun. After all, it was what the day was all about.