Jakarta, October 4, 2026 — The 2026 National Elementary School Student Arts and Literature Competition Festival (FLS3N) has officially concluded. This event provided a platform for students to develop, showcase, and actualize their talents in the arts, culture, and literature.
The Head of the National Achievement Center (Puspresnas), Maria Veronica Irene, expressed her appreciation to the students who had become finalists in the national-level FLS3N competition. She assessed that the students had demonstrated talent and ability that play a role in preserving and preserving culture, including through the arts and literature. She stated that FLS3N is not just a competition, but also a space for students to present work that demonstrates hard work, creativity, and stories from their respective regions.
"I am very proud that in organizing this competition, you have demonstrated your talents and you are the main spearhead in maintaining and preserving culture," said Maria in Jakarta (3/10).
He also encouraged the students to continue creating after the competition ends. He hopes that the achievements they achieve in FLS3N will be part of a journey to continue developing their creativity and potential. "Don't just aim for achievement, but also for creativity. Never stop creating. Consider this achievement not as the finish line, but as the beginning of a longer journey," he continued.
The entire 2026 national elementary school FLS3N series includes seven categories for elementary school students: Picture Storytelling, Solo Singing, Crafts, Storytelling, Story Writing, Pantomime, and Dance. Meanwhile, there are eight categories for junior high school students: Mixed Ensemble of Three Musical Instruments, Illustration, Traditional Music Creativity, Storytelling, Solo Singing, Story Writing, Pantomime, and Dance.
Furthermore, the Head of the National Center for Women's Empowerment and Development (Puspresnas) expressed his appreciation to all participants who demonstrated enthusiasm, creativity, courage, discipline, and sportsmanship during the competition. He stated that participants who won awards would receive medals, certificates, and prize money. Meanwhile, for participants who did not receive awards, the experience of participating in the competition remains an important part of the learning process, self-actualization, and the journey to develop their talents.
"This award should motivate us to continue working and developing our talents. For participants who haven't yet received an award, the experience of participating in the competition is an important part of the learning process, self-actualization, and the journey to developing our talents," said Maria.
For Jasmine Aulia Putri, a student at SMP Negeri 1 Cirebon City, West Java, who won a gold medal in the Storytelling competition, her national achievement was the result of a long journey. Before competing at the national level, Jasmine had previously competed at the city and provincial levels.
" Thank God , because getting to this stage was quite a long process, starting from competing at the city level, at the provincial level, to this final stage at the national level," said Jasmine.
She underwent more intensive training, especially to portray several characters in the fairy tale, such as Sunan Kalijaga, a male student, and a monkey. She also had to practice playing musical instruments while telling stories so she could align the music with the storyline. "Art is not just about performing, but about how your feelings can be conveyed to the people who see it, whether on stage or on a canvas. Never be afraid to try, and never tire of learning. Because success definitely requires a process. Art is everything that is done wholeheartedly," said Jasmine.
Meanwhile, Dinda Tsalaasa, a bronze medalist in the Storytelling Drawing competition from SDN 15 Tanjungpinang, Riau, shared a memorable experience when the competition theme was announced just minutes before it began. This situation forced her to immediately prepare a work that matched the theme within the available time. "The most memorable moment for me was when the theme for the drawing competition was announced just minutes before it started, and I had to be able to prepare a work that fit the theme and the time available," Dinda said.
According to Dinda, the experience of participating in a competition isn't just about the final result, but also the process and the courage to continue creating. She encouraged other participants to not be afraid to dream, develop their talents, keep practicing, and help preserve Indonesian arts and culture.
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