JAKARTA - The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, wished a happy Chinese New Year through the social media account Instagram @jokowi, Tuesday, February 1. In his upload quoted in Jakarta, Tuesday, the President said that in difficult times like today, hope must remain.

"Challenges and tests come and go, but humans have been equipped with the strength, courage, and ability to face them. That's why, in these difficult times, we still float all the lanterns of hope," said the President.

The President hopes that luck, love and health will always accompany the nation's steps. "Gong Xi Fa Cai," said the President.

The upload on the President's social media account is accompanied by an animated video releasing the lanterns into the air. Under the lantern hung a paper written with hope.

The writing on the paper is "Hopefully our dreams and hopes can come true". The video ends with the words Happy Chinese New Year with President Joko Widodo's name below.

Netizens also wished them a happy Chinese New Year. They wish President Joko Widodo good health.


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