Cap Go Meh Celebration, Vice President Gibran Scheduled To Visit Singkawang Tomorrow

Apple Holds Security Troops For The Vice President's Working Visit To Singkawang/ANTARA HO Public Relations Of The West Kalimantan Police

PONTIANAK - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is scheduled to make a working visit to Singkawang City, West Kalimantan, Wednesday (12/2) tomorrow, to coincide with the peak of the Cap Go Mehdi celebration of the city.

The West Kalimantan Regional Police together with Kodam XII Tanjungpura held an assembly to secure the planned visit of Vice President Gibran.

"The presence of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia in Singkawang is an honor as well as a responsibility for all of us to ensure the safety and smooth running of the entire series of activities. Every personnel involved has been provided with careful instructions and security strategies so that the entire agenda runs safely and smoothly," said Head of Public Relations of the West Kalimantan Police, Kombes Bayu Suseno, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, February 11.

Bayu explained that around 1,400 joint TNI/Polri personnel and other elements were prepared to ensure the safety of the Vice President's visit.

"The West Kalimantan Regional Police together with Kodam XII/Tpr have deployed personnel to be placed in strategic locations such as Singkawang Airport, Singkawang zero point, Mayor's Office, and along the RI 2 route in this city," he said.

Bayu said the West Kalimantan Police Chief advised all security personnel to carry out their duties with full dedication and responsibility.

"Prefer professionalism in every security measure. Let's maintain the image of West Kalimantan, especially Singkawang, as a safe and friendly tourist destination for all parties," he said.

This visit by the Vice President is an important part in strengthening relations between the central and regional governments and promoting Singkawang as a cultural tourism city, especially in the Cap Go Meh moment which is the attraction of local and foreign tourists.

Cap Go Meh, which means "15th night" in the Hokkien dialect, is the culmination of Chinese New Year celebrations which are celebrated on the first 15 months of the lunar calendar.

In Singkawang, Cap Go Meh is known for Tatung's procession, which is a cultural ritual that involves individuals who are considered embedding ancestral spirits to show their immunity to sharp objects.

This tradition is not only a symbol of cultural harmony and diversity, but also attracts thousands of tourists every year, which makes Singkawang one of the centers for the biggest Cap Go Meh celebration in Indonesia.