Indonesia, June 19 -- West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan officially opened the Pontianak Bakcang Festival 2026 to strengthen tolerance, preserve cultural heritage, and promote the development of tourism based on local wisdom.

"Through this tradition, which has been passed down from generation to generation by the Chinese community, we learn that culture is not only an identity but also a medium for strengthening the values of togetherness, gratitude, and harmony in social life," he said here on Friday.

He explained that the Bakcang Festival is not merely a cultural celebration of the Chinese community but also reflects the harmonious coexistence of the province's multiethnic society, which has long been a source of social strength in W...