TEMPO.CO, Jakarta-North Sulawesi Governor Olly Dondokambey sees that communal harmony in North Sulawesi has set an example for other regions with regards to Indonesia’s cultural diversity as the entire community, from indigenous figureheads to religious ones, respect each other.
Moreover, the community is able to maintain mutual tolerance as they can live side by side in peace and away from negative issues.
“Such a good relationship can unite us more to improve the walfare of Bumi Nyiur Melambai [the land of waving coconut leaf, the region’s nickname],” he said in Manado on Monday, July 4, 2016.
In the holy month of Ramadan, Olly has called on Muslims in North Sulawesi to fast with forbearance, honesty and sincerity.