Open Matakin's National Conference, Ganjar: The Spirit Of Their Contribution Must Be Good

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo appreciated the humanitarian spirit and unity carried out by the Indonesian Confucian High Council (Matakin). Ganjar said that their contribution to the state should be welcomed.

This was conveyed by Ganjar after opening the Matakin XIX National Conference at the Novotel Hotel, Surakarta, Friday, November 25. The National Conference took the theme Junzi Prioritizing Public Interest, not Groups'.

Ketua Umum Matakin, Budi Santoso menyampaikan dalam kesempatan ini melalui Matakin Solo memberikan bantuan hibah 30 ton fertil juga 1,250 seedling tanaman kepada pemerintah Kota Solo.

"This is a real action for our Confucian ummah to reduce global warming and also take part in reforestation in Solo," he said.

The event was attended by approximately 300 participants from 23 provinces in Indonesia. Most recently, participants came from the outer islands of Indonesia, Natuna.

"This theme was raised apart from reminding us that as a pluralistic country, diversity can become an asset and we must fight for it to the last drop of blood," he said.

Governor Ganjar after opening the event expressed his appreciation to Matakin. In the midst of the situation of a nation that is not easy, Matakin has a spirit of contributing to the nation.

"So the spirit of Matakin himself to contribute in my opinion needs to be welcomed and of course there are many activities that can be done," he said.

Several contributions made by Matakin, from the health sector, education to disaster were also appreciated by Ganjar.

There are many activities that can be done, religion in the conkonghucu family is certain. But the social one turns out to have a lot of school activities, health, disasters, they also participate in, in my opinion, that's good," he said.

In addition to praying for the National Conference to run smoothly, Ganjar hopes that this activity will produce thoughts that respond to future problems.

"Hopefully it can also respond to current problems and among the community strengths of Matakin will be able to contribute significantly to the nation and humanity," he said.