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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, has urged Indonesians to embrace Chinese New Year 2576 Kongzili as a time to strengthen unity, tolerance, and brotherhood in the face of the nation’s rich ethnic and religious diversity.
In a statement released Wednesday, Maharani stressed the importance of solidarity and togetherness as key pillars for Indonesia’s progress as a diverse nation. She emphasized that through cooperation, unity, and collective strength, Indonesians can overcome challenges and build a brighter future together.
“Through solidarity, cooperation, and togetherness, we can overcome challenges and build a brighter future for all Indonesians,” she stated.
Maharani expressed her belief that the Chinese New Year serves as a powerful reminder of the need for self-improvement and compassion toward one another, inspiring greater empathy in society.
She also reflected on Indonesia’s national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), which has enabled the nation to flourish despite its differences in ethnicity, culture, and religion.
“This motto reflects the unity of Indonesia as one nation, united in diversity,” she affirmed.
Maharani highlighted the significance of maintaining this diversity since Indonesia’s independence, noting the historic Government Decree No. 2/OEM-1946 issued by Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno, which recognized religious holidays as essential.
Moreover, she praised the efforts of Indonesia’s fifth president, Megawati Soekarnoputri, who in 2002 declared Chinese New Year a national holiday.
“Happy Lunar New Year 2576 Kongzili to all Chinese and Confucian communities. Let us embrace the Year of the Wood Snake with a commitment to growth and progress. May all our wishes be fulfilled in this new year,” she concluded.
Maharani also expressed hope that this new year would bring prosperity and well-being to all Indonesians.
