“In leading a great country, a leader must put forward wisdom,” he added.
Jokowi appreciated the awarding. He said local customs, traditions, and wisdom that exist across the archipelago are invaluable cultural heritage that have to be preserved. According to him, Indonesia is a big country full of local wisdom and very diverse in its customs and traditions.
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“This is the diversity of our country that we must continue to take care of and maintain as the source of our strength. The difference must not divide but instead unite us,” he concluded. (un)