Jakarta Governor distributes 'angpao' for Chinese New Year

On Thursday, Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo distributed angpao (envelopes containing money) as part of the capital’s Chinese New Year festivities.

Fauzi distributed a handful of red angpao envelopes to residents of the Rawa Kompeni area in Kalideres, West Jakarta, most of whom are of Chinese descent.

“I distributed [the angpao] as a gift. Please don’t look at how much was given, but see it as a form of brotherhood and togetherness,” Fauzi said while handing out the envelopes, as quoted by kompas.com.

“The Chinese community is part of Jakarta’s history. We have a very close relationship. So, please, don’t feel isolated or isolate yourselves. All Jakartans are equal. No one should be discriminated against,” Fauzi said.