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Time Capsule Monument in Papua embodies spirit of Avengers, Jokowi says

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has once again thrown out a blockbuster reference, this time while inaugurating the Time Capsule Monument

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Fri, November 16, 2018

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Time Capsule Monument in Papua embodies spirit of Avengers, Jokowi says The unfinished Time Capsule Monument in Merauke, Papua. (Courtesy of Public Works and Public Housing Ministry/-)

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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has once again thrown out a blockbuster reference, this time while inaugurating the Time Capsule Monument, which represents Indonesia’s seven dreams, in Merauke, in the far east of Papua, during a work visit on Friday.

In his speech, Jokowi noted that social media users had praised the Time Capsule Monument’s futuristic design, comparing it to the headquarters of Marvel’s superheroes the Avengers.

The President said that the monument embodied the spirit of the Avengers, who not only dreamed of great visions, but also fought to protect people, especially the weak.

“Through this monument, we not only express our dreams of becoming a great nation, we will show we can work hard together to realize our great visions,” Jokowi said on Friday.

The time capsule, which contains expressions of the nation’s hopes and dreams for the next 70 years, was transported across 187 cities and 34 provinces before being buried by Jokowi in 2015. The capsule will be opened in 2085.

The nation’s seven dreams for 2015 to 2085 include for Indonesia to become free of corruption, for Indonesia to be the most influential country in the Asia Pacific region and to be the world’s center of education, technology and civilization.

These hopes and dreams could be achieved by 2085 if all elements of the nation were willing to participate in efforts toward development, Jokowi said.

“If we want to unite with optimism and determination, we will become a great country, a superpower, a country with dignity respected by other countries in the world,” he said. (afr/swd)

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