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Jokowi to attend Christmas celebration in Pontianak
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President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo speaks to journalists at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and several of his Cabinet ministers are scheduled to attend the National Oikumene Christmas celebration in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Dec.28.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan confirmed that the President would attend the event during a preparation meeting at the West Kalimantan governor's office in Pontianak on Monday.
“We have to prepare for this event the best we possibly can because President Jokowi will be present. The event not only involves Christian communities but also followers of other religious beliefs,” said Jonan, the organizing committee chairman of the National Oikumene Christmas event.
He further said that the President himself chose West Kalimantan as the venue for this year's celebration, which is themed cultural diversity as it aims to unite all ethnic groups in Indonesia.
West Kalimantan Governor Cornelis, who serves as the regional organizing committee head, said the provincial administration would do its best to ensure the event runs smoothly. It will be held at Rumah Radakng, a replica of a Dayak longhouse.
“This Christmas will be my last one as the West Kalimantan governor. Surely, we’ll do our best,” said Cornelis, whose term ends next year. (cks/ebf)
