Banjarmasin, (Antaranews, South Kalimantan) - Governor Rudy Ariffin said, Sixth National Sports and Arts Competitions for Boarding School (Pospenas) in the provincial level is expected to change the paradigms of society to boarding school.
According to the Governor at the opening of Pospenas in Hajj Dormitory in Banjarbaru, Tuesday, boarding school (ponpes) is now not only serves as a religious building but also sports, art, and even science and technology.
"In accordance with the expectations of the Minister of Religious Affairs that boarding school is also a center of science and technology development. So students are not only seen as a figure wearing cap and sarong (sheath) , but more than that," he said.
The event which took place March 25 to 29 and followed by 549 students are expected to be able to capture and delivery of athletes and performing artists from among the students. "Students must be able to prove that they can compete in the world of sports and the arts," he said.
For the students who go on to win at the event will represent South Kalimantan in Pospenas national level in Gorontalo.