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City Hall adorned with wreaths thanking Ahok-Djarot
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Rows of wreaths from Jakarta residents decorate City Hall in an expression of gratitude toward Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat. (JP/Agnes Anya)
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ozens of wreaths from Jakarta residents enlivened City Hall on Tuesday in an expression of gratitude for the service of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama and Deputy Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat.
Last Wednesday, a message went viral on social media, calling on those wanting to thank Ahok and Djarot to help send wreaths to City Hall.
By Tuesday, dozens of wreaths arrived at City Hall, occupying numerous spots at the entrance and near the building's main pond.
"Pak Basuki and Pak Djarot, there seems to be no sadness [in your face] but [you] have continued to smile and give thanks. Thank you," read a note on a wreath sent from Elisabeth, Endah, Entin and Erlina.
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"Thank you for everything. You are the best governor we have ever had," a note on another wreath read.
Ahok and Djarot conceded defeat in the gubernatorial election last Wednesday to their competitors Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno.
Since then, many of their supporters have expressed disappointment in addition to gratitude for the work their administration carried out. (dan)
