Year of Hope
After the numerous challenges caused by the pandemic that has threatened the livelihoods of many, the year 2020 is suddenly drawing to a close.
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Politicians use the momentum for Christmas 2020 and the turn of 2020-2021 to greet their constituents as seen on Jalan Sultan Agung, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Sunday (27/12/2020).
After the numerous challenges caused by the pandemic that has threatened the livelihoods of many, the year 2020 is suddenly drawing to a close. How fast time has flown, to leave us among a pile of troubles from the past.
While a new year only marks a new set of numbers on the calendar in the literal sense and offers no promises that a new course of life will begin, the new year still ought to be celebrated as a moment of rebirth. The sound of trumpets and bells on New Year’s Eve signals a rite of passage: leaving the bad behind while keeping hold of the good for the future.