Ganjar Pranowo Reminds People Of The Importance Of Guyub

Central Java Governor Ganjar Prabowo (Central Java Provincial Government Public Relations)

JAKARTA - The celebration of Christmas 2021 and New Year's 2022 Central Java Province through virtual, Friday, January 14th, was lively.

With the theme of Christ's Love That Moves Brotherhood, the event was attended by Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Semarang Archdiocese Bishop Robertus Rubiyatmoko, Central Java PGIW Chair Pastor Heru Purwanta, and Indonesian inspirational woman Anne Avantie.

On this occasion, the general public can take part in the worship and celebration of Christmas and New Year's thanksgiving, via Zoom teleconference or Live Streaming on the Central Java Provincial Government Youtube channel, and the RSDM Christian Hospitality community.

The virtual activity was also filled with the Voca Erudita UNS choir, and Pangudi Luhur Domenico Savio Middle School Semarang.

Governor Ganjar said there were interesting things in the Christmas celebration activities this time, such as the social action to the community carried out by the committee.

“This is what actually makes us very friendly, can be very harmonious. It is our concern that we show as an act of humanity," said Ganjar, who was also present via virtual.

In addition, Ganjar assesses the caring activities for others that are carried out are able to provide a spirit, and its own spirit.

Moreover, in the last two years, the pandemic condition is still hitting, which also affects the celebration of Christmas this year.

“For the past two years, we have had an uneasy atmosphere. Not all good. I think if you are worshiping in church now, you have to register first," he continued.

According to the governor, the health protocol applied in a good church can serve as an example. The procedures are orderly, and measurable, disciplined, making Christmas worship can be carried out properly.

In these two years, added Ganjar, many things cannot be done comfortably. Shopping is not comfortable, acting freely also has the potential to be sanctioned by Satpol PP officers, so that hanging out activities are also disbanded, restrictions on trading activities, and others.

"As a result, today we feel that Indonesia is in good condition, Central Java is in good condition," he said.

Even so, the Governor reminded the public to be aware of the transmission of Covid, especially the Omicron variant, which cases have been found in East Java and DKI Jakarta.

Therefore, the number one person in Central Java reminded the public to vaccinate, including the elderly (elderly) and children.

Ganjar also had time to greet one of those present who was still lying sick, Sri Haryanti. He prayed for Sri Haryanti to get well soon and take the time to rest.

"I pray that you are healthy, keep your spirits up, I want to see Sri Haryanti's mother waving, I can (waving). Mrs. Sri Haryanti, I hope you are healthy, keep your spirits up," he said.

The chairman of the committee, Cahyono Hadi, said that this Christmas celebration, he tried to create happiness by sharing through social actions.

A number of series have been carried out from December 2021 to January 2022. For example, social actions for Christian leaders, teachers in Solo, Semarang and Kendal, kindergarten teachers in Surakarta, blood donors, and others.