Monday, October 20, 2014

Day 38: Congratulations, President Jokowi

http://time.com/3511035/joko-widodo-indonesian-democracy/






Today is a big day in Indonesia. BIG. So much hope and excitement. Aspiration. Inspiration. This country of 240 million people is having a moment and so is its newly inaugurated president. There are and will be enormous challenges, but today is for celebrations. Congratulations, Mr. President Joko Widodo. Congratulations, Indonesia. Today is your day.



http://travel.cnn.com/indonesia



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