Penajam Paser Utara (PPU), 6 September 2022 — Monitoring Team of Revitalization of Regional Language (furthermore stated as RBD) for Paser language monitored the implementation of RBD in Babulu Darat and Penajam Districts, Penajam Paser Utara. It aimed to observe the progress of Paser language RBD implementation. Besides, it was conducted to look closer at the preparation of Festival Tunas Bahasa Ibu (FTBI/Festival of Mother Language for Younger) at the regency and provincial levels. The monitoring was the RBD implementation series in East Kalimantan Province. That took place at three points, namely SDN 013 Babulu Darat, SDN 009 Penajam, and SMP 3 Babulu Darat. It was attended by two headmasters, one mentor, six teachers, and 75 students. The teacher and students practiced poetry, fairy tales, and speeches. RBD activity in Penjam Paser Utara has been going well. Teachers and participants were eager to interact using the Paser language in the classroom. They did it with enthusiasm and joy.

Translated by Muhammad Erwin Darma