In Lampung, Ganjar Meets A Transmigrant From Wates Who Is Almost A Century Old

Ganjar Pranowo in Bagelen Village, Lampung (Photo via Twitter Ganjar)

LAMPUNG - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo visited transmigrants in Bantul Village, Metro, Lampung. One of them, Kusumo Wiyono. This man is almost 100 years old, 97 to be exact and he is a transmigrant from Wates, East Java.

"So this grandpa is 97 years old and he has already told us all about the journey from Wates to Lampung," said Ganjar at the location, Saturday, January 22.

"Alhamdulillah, we see that all the brothers here are happy. He is a transmigrant figure here," continued Ganjar in his statement.

Ganjar said, Kusumo Wiyono is an extraordinary figure, raising his children even in difficult conditions. Not to forget, Ganjar advised his children to always look after and take care of Kusumo.

"Now it is the children's turn to take care of their parents, they must be full of love and respect, he is one of the transmigration figures," he said.

There, Ganjar Pranowo also met a number of traditional Lampung leaders, one of whom was the Sultan of Sekala Brak Kepaksian Pernong, His Excellency (PYM) Sai Batin Puniakan Dalom He (SPDB) Prince Edward Syah Pernong, the title of the 23rd Sultan Sekala Brak Yang Dipertuan at Villa Batu Putu Bandar Lampung, Saturday.

A number of traditional processions were carried out, to welcome the arrival of the number one person in Central Java. When he arrived, Ganjar was greeted by the ranks of the Panglima and Hulubalang of the kingdom. After that, Ganjar was paraded to the meeting location by the khakot pencak silat dancers.

There, Ganjar was greeted by Pun Edward Syahpernong, a number of princes and traditional figures. During the meeting, Ganjar was then given a horned Lampung skullcap or Hanuang Bani and pinned with a royal gold pin as a symbol of Ganjar's acceptance into the royal family.

"Yes, this is the badge of kepaksian, a badge that signifies kinship. Hopefully, this can further attach Mr. Ganjar's heart to the people of Lampung, especially the Kepaksian of Sekala Brak Lampung," said Pun Edward at the time.