KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Catholic priest and social observer Benny Susetyo has said that Governor Anies Baswedan's plan to celebrate Christmas at the National Monument (Monas) square in Central Jakarta is unnecessary. “The Christian tradition calls for the celebration to be held on church premises," Benny said as quoted by Warta Kota on Monday. Benny emphasized that it was important for Christian believers to remain modest for the celebration, adding that the city's budget could be better allocated for more productive matters.
Priest says no to Christmas celebrations at Monas
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Catholic priest and social observer Benny Susetyo has said that Governor Anies Baswedan's plan to celebrate Christmas at the National Monument (Monas) square in Central Jakarta is unnecessary. “The Christian tradition calls for the celebration to be held on church premises," Benny said as quoted by Warta Kota on Monday. Benny emphasized that it was important for Christian believers to remain modest for the celebration, adding that the city's budget could be better allocated for more productive matters.