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Narrator: In West Kalimantan province
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Precisely in the northern part of the Kalimantan island
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There lies a city where it becomes the reflection
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on how one should view the difference and diversity in a familial unity
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The city is
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“Singkawang”
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Singkawang is a coastal city situated in the northern part of West Kalimantan province
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about 145 KM from the city of Pontianak
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which is the capital of West Kalimantan
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The city of Singkawang gained its official status as a city in 2001
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The population of Singkawang in 2018
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is documented approximately 236.395 inhabitants
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which comprises a variety of ethnicity and religion
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At the very least
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There are 16 ethnic groups residing in Singkawang
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Three of them are the majorities in Singkawang
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aside from other ethnicities
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Those three are the Chinese, Dayak and Malay
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Singkawang was part of the Sambas regency
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So "Sam" in Hakka language means three
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thus, in Singkawang there are three major ethnicities
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The Dayak, the Malay, the Chinese
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It depicts its multiculturalistic side
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in relation to the diversity regarding ethnic groups, so does its religious belief in Singkawang
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Diversity is also the strong foundation
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And how to manifest a unity amid diversity
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amidst difference of the realities within Singkawang
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In 2018
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Singkawang City
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was named the most tolerant city in Indonesia
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It was awarded
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Due to its harmony
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within a diverse community of Singkawang
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SETARA Institute
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In a cooperation with the Indonesian government
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Conducted a research and assessment
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of the tolerant city index
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Indonesia
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and indeed it’s been a few years
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and Alhamdulillah
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Singkawang in 2018
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was named the most tolerant city
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The proximity of religious landmarks of different religious groups
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indicates a tolerance marker
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Among religious people in Singkawang
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our visit to Singkawang
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Was to study
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how the people of Singkawang
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understand diversity
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During the Cap Go Meh, there are not only the Chinese
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But sometimes (different ethnic groups) are spotted such as the Malay, the Dayak, the Madura all participated in the march
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Because Singkawang is also known as the Hongkong of Indonesia
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So sometimes
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They commence Cap Go Meh
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from the morning until before the Dhuhr
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Then after the Prayers, they resume it (the festival)
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No problem
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and It is precisely profitable
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Because it is indirectly
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affected our economy and tourism
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Ordinary Chinese people call it
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CANG NYIAT PAN
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CANG NYIAT PAN means Cap Go Meh
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Cap Go Meh Festival
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It is emblematic in Singkawang
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(in Chinese)
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There are plenty of tourists
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flocking the Chinese ethnic
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The greatest is the lunar
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is celebrated with Cap Go Meh
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The ritual event of this activity takes place tepekong (Chinese temple)
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We aren’t allowed to enter
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What we are allowed is to participate
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In the ceremonial event
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The art is
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So here the art of (tolerance) goes like this
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There are plenty of ethnic groups
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Even the committees (aside the Chinese) are also there
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I also happen to be the committee member of Cap Go Meh
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There
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As a Dayak
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I have been a committee member of Cap Go Meh as the Secretary for three times
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Even for myself
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The new (event) of Gawai Dayak in 2019
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I belong to the Tatung division
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Diversity in multicultural society
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may face various challenges
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Mainly that relate to tolerance and unity
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The emergence of conflicts is one of
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The indicator of differences and diversity among the people of Singkawang
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has a positive meaning
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Especially in addressing a conflict
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Yes, always appreciate the difference
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and uphold the fairness
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Because we are still Indonesia
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with diversity
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And all the differences
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We are a wonderful (nation)
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Because we can exchange knowledge, experience
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including our social culture
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We have several the ethnic group assemblies
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us at DAD (Dayak Indigenous Assembly)
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Then the Malay Customary Assembly
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The majority of Chinese Cultural Assemblies
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and Singkawang also accommodate others
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Which consists of 17 Paguyuban (assembly)
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of various ethnic
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We strengthen our communication
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through gathering
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should there are problems
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We organize in the discussion forum
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For me personally
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I never look down upon other ethnic groups
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What’s important is that we work together
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should there be assignment or something
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Yes, we collaborate in a group
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So, we don’t put private concern first
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As the case, “well, I’m a Javanese, therefore I should team up with other Javanese too" so, there is no such thing
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During our usual ethnic assembly
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Usually there are not only Dayak people
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We also invite Javanese people
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Malay
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Chinese
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We intend to unify the perception
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Then later we’ll see
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What we can do for this diverse community
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Later they’ll decide what to do in accordance to one’s customary means
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But the goal remains
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To accomplish something in amicably good faith
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So amidst our meeting
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Engaging in a peaceful forum
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It is indeed peaceful
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So there is no such thing as this conflict to occur again
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And there is no vengeance between us
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An exceptional example of diversity
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Is exemplify by the business of Hajji Amman
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He incorporates Chinese specialties
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That originally shapes a noodle (kwetiau)
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Then altered into noodles
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supplemented with the typical soto Madura tripe
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while retaining its Chinese specialty topping
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Actually, the first promotion was very difficult
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Because we offer specialty
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specialty
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Specialty of Chinese cuisine
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If we market this to Muslims
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(it gets) very difficult
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Not to mention we are non-Muslim people in the first place
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Chinese People
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Someone (who ate there) once asked
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"Pak Haji, if non-Muslim is selling this, is this considered halal?"
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"insha Allah"
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"only (the vendor) is haram"
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Today
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The food has illustrated diversity in Singkawang
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That everyone can deligtfully enjoy
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To further inquire
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About engaging in a process of cultural communication
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manifested in Singkawang
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We visited the mayor office of Singkawang
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and participated in discussions
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The presentation was commenced by the deputy mayor of Singkawang
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So we never say
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That we are the native (ethnic group) here
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It means that never express dominance
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A mindset of dominance in Singkawang
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We try to attenuate
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Because when they feel dominant
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Then there must be people who are singled out
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Our mission and vision
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Of all five we described
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Our first vision is at prime importance
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Harmony and diversity in religion, ethnicity and culture
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When it comes to religion
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Each takes care of it on one’s own
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But when it comes to culture
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Something cultural
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For us
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We call it "saprahan"
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If we encounter a problem
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We don’t exaggerate
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In fact, we express our gratitude in acquiring it (considering we are tolerant city)
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But it is more challenging to uphold
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That’s why this commitment
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Must be in continuity
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possibly
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To the lowest level of education
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In PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Early Childhood Education)
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So, at the coffee shop
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It is also
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A strategic spot
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To involve in a social communication
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The activity at the coffee shop was
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It is also very good
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To socialize
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For us to exchange thoughts
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Narrator: Coffee Shop
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For the people of Singkawang
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Does not only serve as a place to sip coffee (ngopi)
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But
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Also, it functions as a place
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To accommodate communication should a conflict occur
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"Kongkow" (a light chat)
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Has become a culture
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Within the community in Singkawang
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To alleviate conflict in an informal setting
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In a form of accomodative multiculturalism
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formal communication provides space
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For the formation of groups
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That can accommodate
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When conflict happens within the community
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In addition to religious-based groups
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Not only for the cultural majorities
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But also the cultural minorities
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In addition to regulation and policies enacted by the government
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regarding conflict management
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A tiny indication of issues regarding Ethnicity, Religion, Race and Inter-group (SARA - Suku, Agama, Ras, dan Antargolongan)
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That may incite a potential large-scale conflict
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Will be handled immediately
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And handed over to the authorities
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To accomplish
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Both through good faith as well as through legal platform,
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diversity in Singkawang
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demands a strong commitment
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among the citizens
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To sustain intimacy among them
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So, things that put us at disadvantage
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That are detrimental to our solidarity
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and damaging peace
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among the citizens of Singkawang
