Jakarta \u2014 The Jakarta Provincial Government has committed to\nmaintaining security and order during major religious celebrations in\nthe capital.<\/p>\n
This was affirmed by Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno after\nconducting a monitoring visit during the Lunar New Year 2577 Kongzili\ncelebrations at the Bio Hok Tek Tjeng Sin Temple in Kebayoran Lama,\nSouth Jakarta.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Jakarta Provincial Government is fully committed to maintaining\na conducive environment and strengthening tolerance amid the diversity\nof our society,\u201d Rano explained on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.<\/p>\n
According to him, the monitoring exercise was not merely a ceremonial\nagenda but also part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between\nthe government and the public. He described the gathering with temple\nadministrators and local residents as an important moment for building\ntogetherness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith good communication and sustained togetherness, we can\nstrengthen unity and maintain Jakarta\u2019s harmony as a pluralistic city,\u201d\nRano said.<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Provincial Government organised a series of Imlek Jakarta\n2026 celebrations from 12 to 17 February 2026, concluding on 3 March\n2026. The activities included the Jakarta Imlek Festival, an Imlek\nDecoration Competition, the Jakarta Light Festival \u2014 Chinese New Year\nEdition, and the Cap Go Meh Festival.<\/p>\n
The series of events formed part of an inclusive cultural celebration\nopen to all residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have organised this series of celebrations as a space for\ntogetherness that embraces all elements of society. The identity and\nculture of Chinese-Indonesian residents is an inseparable part of\nJakarta. Therefore, this celebration belongs to all of us,\u201d Rano\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jakarta-deputy-governor-affirms-security-commitment-during-lunar-new-year-celebrations-1771496102", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }