Description: The occasion of this film was the official visit to Wamena of Ibu Tien, the wife of President Suharto of Indonesia. The visit was to mark the official start of 'Operasi Koteka' ('koteka': the name of the gourd worn by men in another area). Operasi Koteka was originally developed to speed the rapid development of the highlands of West Irian and other places only recently introduced to the civilized world. The operation, under control of the military, directs its attention to the development of agriculture, animal husbandry, hygiene and living conditions, inducing the people to wear clothes and to a number of other concerns. The visit of the Ibu Tien to Wamena is shown on the film from her arrival, accompanied by a number of ambassadors' wives and government ministers' wives, to her departure after about a 22 hour stay. Pictured are the large numbers of dignitaries in attendance and the school children lining the path to the KPPD school (a Task Force Project), where she gave a speech about the aims of Operasi Koteka. A speech was also given by the Governor. These were translated for the children assembled to receive clothes as part of the ceremonies. Following this the visitors were taken to a reception where they were given remembrances of their visit and where each was introduced to the crowd. Traditional dances were held outside this reception and indeed, throughout the visit of the Ibu Tien. A great number of people participated in and observed this official beginning of Operasi Koteka in the Baliem Valley. Persons: 1) Government dignitaries and military persons, 2) Ibu Tien, wife of President Suharto, 3) Governor of West Irian, Fr. Kaisiepo, 4) Bupati for Wamena, A. Karma, 5) K.P.S. for Wamena, Sakari, 6) Mission Sisters, 7) Wife of Dutch Ambassador, 8) Wives of various ambassadors and government ministers accompanying Ibu Tien. Description prepared by Larry L. Naylor, Southern Illinois University.