Jakarta Globe, Eko Prasetyo, April 14, 2017
Jakarta. Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin said Easter celebrations in Indonesia are perfect manifestations of the country's motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or "unity in diversity."
Indonesian Catholics pray at Gua Maria ("Mary's Cave") in Sendang Sriningsih in Yogyakarta on Thursday (13/04). (Antara Photo/ Aloysius Jarot Nugroho) |
Jakarta. Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin said Easter celebrations in Indonesia are perfect manifestations of the country's motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or "unity in diversity."
Lukman said
the theme for this year's official national celebration of Easter — to be
hosted in Manado, North Sulawesi — "Torang Samua Ciptaan Tuhan," or
"Everyone is God’s Creation," was chosen to reflect the values of the
often-quoted motto.
"The
founding fathers of this country clearly understood we're a pluralistic,
diverse nation, that's why unity is something to be fought for," Lukman
was quoted as saying on the Ministry of Religious Affairs website.
Shephard
Supit, the chairman of the 2017 National Easter Celebration committee, said a
series of ceremonies and events celebrating Easter will be held in Manado and
Tondano from April 21-25.
More than
25,000 Christians are expected to attend, including foreign visitors.
North
Sulawesi Governor Olly Donkokambey said the province is more than ready to host
the Easter celebrations.
"It
will be another honor for us. Last year we also hosted the National Christmas
Celebration and the Maulid Nabi [Prophet Muhammad's birthday]
Celebration," Olly said.
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