JAKARTA - The government hopes that this 2024 Christmas celebration can bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all Indonesian people.
"We wish Christians a Merry Christmas, may this year's Christmas bring peace, happiness and prosperity to all of us," said Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno while visiting the Jakarta Cathedral, Tuesday, December 24.
Pratikno emphasized that the government always works hard, in order to ensure that Christmas worship runs safely, comfortably, and in an orderly manner.
In addition, the government also ensures that the best service is provided to Indonesian people who go home or vacation outside the city during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
On the same occasion, Minister of Religion (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that all Christians can make Christmas a momentum in practicing religious teachings in accordance with its substance.
"We believe that the closer we are to the core of our religious teachings, so God willing, we will be more calm, peaceful, and happy, of course, in social life, nation and state," he said.
Related to this, the Archbishop of Jakarta, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Indonesia for working together in the success of activities in commemoration of the 2024 Christmas Day.
"We can be proud, because of the atmosphere like this that our brothers in our republic remember. Characters and aspirations to continue to work together with different roles, to build a better Indonesia, to welcome a more peaceful and prosperous Indonesia," said Cardinal Suharyo.
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