Mama Yuliana, Originator of the Papua Mama-Mama Market

Mama Yuliana, Originator of the Papua Mama-Mama Market

JAYAPURA - Adhan Maghrib has just passed. A middle-aged woman approached a group from Jakarta who were visiting the Papua Mama-Mama Market on Jalan Percetakan, Jayapura City. The woman, Mama Yuliana Pigay in a green shirt with a red net headgear, gave her smile.
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"I have to be sick at the hospital, so I can only come tonight. "I'll take care of him again from the market (I take care of my sick sister in the hospital, so I can only come tonight. Later from the market, I'll take care of my sister again)," said Mama Yuliana who greeted with a thick accent.
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He has been selling since the morning But since the last few days, he has only been able to open his wares in the afternoon. That day the guest Agantaranansa Juanda, Expert from Deputy V of the Presidential Staff Office wanted to see him. KSP came to Papua at the same time to see the development of Special Autonomy for Papua, which was even 17 years old on November 21, 2018 ago. The Papua Mama-Mama Market is part of the Program for strengthening the people's economy.
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"For years the traditional market in Jayapura has been in poor condition. The Mama-mama market is proof that the President is paying attention to the economic development of the community, "said Theofransus Litaay, Deputy Expert V who handled the Papua problem, Thursday (11/29) at the Presidential Staff Office. Pasar Mama-mama is the President's response to the desire of Papuan women to have a decent place to sell.
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Yuliana's name can not be separated from the Papua Mama-Mama Market. Since 2003, he has been in and out of government institutions by carrying out proposals, trying to pave the way for economic improvement for Papuans. His efforts brought sweet results. President Joko Widodo's administration responded. Even in early April, President Joko Widodo himself inaugurated the Papua Mama Market.
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The three-story market looks modern with a steel frame that supports. Each floor has an area equivalent to a futsal court. At present the ground floor is fully occupied. The second floor which is devoted to areca nut sellers only has a quarter of it. The third floor is still empty.
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Traders are still not less than 200 mama. While about 100 mama become seasonal sellers of fruit and vegetables. Marine products are also sold complementing one corner of the market. With tears in her eyes, Mama Yuliana gave thanks. Now they can sell quietly in a clean, neat and orderly market. Previously, they had to stage merchandise on earth-based plastic, lined the streets.
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Now with the modern market they have not only become a source of income, but also a place for socialization of women. While waiting for buyers, they can share stories comfortably. Nearing midnight, the merchants began to pack. Some rushed home. But not for Mama Yuliana. He will return to the hospital to accompany his ailing brother. But he took the time to deliver his guest from Jakarta to buy souvenirs.
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"I thank you for the President. Also for everyone who makes us good going forward, "said Yuliana, while releasing his guests. Bananas and avocados become tentengan in accompanying the journey home.
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