JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Rano Karno emphasized the commitment of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) to continue to support the religious activities of all people as part of inclusive social development.
In fact, according to him, the celebration of Nyepi has also been included in the DKI Provincial Government's official activity calendar, both in cultural and religious contexts.
"We agree with the Governor, that the calendar of cultural activities continues to be continued, so that the celebration of Nyepi in the future can be better," said Rano when attending the Dharma Santi Nyepi New Year Saka 1948/2026 at the DKI Jakarta City Hall, Antara, Sunday, April 12.
This year's Dharma Santi Nyepi activity carries the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: DKI Jakarta Harmony, Indonesia is Moving Forward", and is also part of the series of Holy Nyepi Day of the Saka New Year 1948 which falls on March 19, 2026.
The celebration involves Hindus in DKI Jakarta together with state civil servants (ASN) in the DKI Provincial Government environment, Parisadha Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) DKI Jakarta, Suka Duka Hindu Dharma Jakarta Raya, KORPRI, and the Nyepi DKI Jakarta committee.
In his remarks, Rano appreciated the contribution of Hindus in maintaining harmony among religious communities in Jakarta.
According to him, Dharma Santi is not only a religious ceremony, but also an important space to strengthen social cohesion in the midst of a diverse capital city community.
"Hindu people have shown a real contribution in taking care of diversity and tolerance in Jakarta," said Rano.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta I Dewa Gede Santi Dharma Committee, Soni Aryawan, said the activity was a momentum for social reconciliation.
He expressed his appreciation because for the first time Dharma Santi could be held at the City Hall.
According to Soni, the theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam has a universal brotherhood that is very relevant to the life of the plural Jakarta community.
"The value of universal brotherhood is an important foundation for maintaining harmony, tolerance, and social solidarity in the capital," he said.
Also present at the event were the Secretary of the DKI Jakarta Regional Government, the Chairman of the Central PHDI, the Chairman of the Jakarta Raya Hindu Dharma Suka Duka, and a number of officials from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
