Politicians, locals push to prove Indonesia's tolerance

Despite some recent incidents of sectarian conflict, the government maintains the country has a tolerant society.

By Yenny Herawati for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jakarta

April 22, 2013

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 Boys power their pram in Yakang Canal in a canal boat race, part of Idul Fitri celebrations in Narathiwat. [Rapee Mama/Khabar]
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