Minister of Religion Attends Tawur Agung Ceremony in Prambanan
Tawur Kesanga at Prambanan Temple, Minister of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, "Happy Holy Day of Nyepi, Saka New Year 1940 to all Hindus wherever they are"
Minister of Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin wishes all Hindus everywhere a Happy Nyepi Day, Saka New Year 1940. This was conveyed in the Tawur Kesanga Ceremony at Prambanan Temple, Friday, March 16, 2018.
"I wish all Hindus everywhere a Happy Nyepi Day of Saka New Year 1940. SemHopefully, with the protection of God Almighty, Hindus will gain awareness and enlightenment and find happiness and purity of body and soul. On this happy occasion, I convey my respectful greetings and greetings of happiness to all Hindus, hopefully through this sacred ritual, Hindus everywhere will gain peace, happiness and prosperity of body and soul." Said Lukman Hakim Saifuddin.
In this event which was attended by thousands of Hindus, Minister of Religion Lukman Hakim Saifuddin also emphasized the strategic importance and relevance of the theme of this event to re-establish national solidity through tolerance, harmony and tepo seliro for the sake of maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia.
"Through the theme "Through Catur Brata Penyepian We Increase Solidarity as a Glue for Diversity in Maintaining the Integrity of the Republic of Indonesia" in my opinion, this is very important and strategic and very relevant in our efforts to re-establish the solidarity of the nation through tolerance, harmony and mutual respect for the sake of maintaining the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. I think the theme of this year's Nyepi celebration is very appropriate to be echoed more widely because in addition to being in line with one of the missions of the Ministry of Religion, namely strengthening harmony between religious communities, it is also a solid shield to anticipate the emergence of intolerant events that aim to divide the harmony of our national and state life, both through anarchic actions and the spread of hate speech and fake news or hoaxes. "explained Lukman Hakim Saifuddin.
