As Lunar New Year celebrations light up cities worldwide, Indonesia's top diplomat in Beijing is spreading festive cheer! 🎉 Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun and spouse Wiwik Oratmangun have extended warm wishes for the Year of the Horse (2026), hoping it gallops in with stronger Indonesia-China cooperation. 🐎
In their message released today, the ambassador emphasized hopes for 'vitality, harmony, and prosperity' to define bilateral ties this year. With Indonesia and China celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, this cultural exchange comes as both nations deepen economic partnerships worth $130 billion last year. 💼
Young professionals might find it cool that the Horse zodiac symbolizes perseverance – fitting for two countries currently collaborating on everything from EV battery plants to digital economy startups. 🌱 Meanwhile, foodies can appreciate how traditional nian gao rice cakes meet Indonesian kue keranjang in this cross-cultural celebration!
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Chinese New Year wishes from Indonesia's ambassador to China
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