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Chinese New Year and National Synergy
Saturday’s Chinese New Year celebrations were simpler compared to previous years, although this did not diminish their significance.
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People pray with joss sticks on the eve of Chinese New Year (24/1/2020), or Imlek 2571, at Budi Asih Temple, in Purwakarta regency, West Java.
Saturday’s Chinese New Year celebrations were simpler compared to previous years, although this did not diminish their significance.
The modesty of the celebrations was clearly evident at several shopping centers, especially in Jakarta. They did not put up decorations or hold lively events as in previous years.