Accompanied By Siti Atiqoh, Ganjar Enjoys Kampoeng Orchid In Kediri: If Anyone Wants To Learn, Come Here

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, was invited by the Regent of Kediri, Hanindhito Himawan Pramana or Mas Dhito to visit Kampoeng Orchid Kediri. Accompanied by Siti Atiqoh Supriyantim Ganjar, he enjoyed the 10-hectare orchid garden.

Ganjar, who really likes orchids, was so enthusiastic about visiting Kampoeng Orchid Kediri. He went around watching the orchid cultivation process, from seeding, care, enlargement to crossing in the laboratory there.

"It's great, the technology already exists. This is interesting because there are many types of orchids here that can be developed. There are moon orchids, dendrobiums and many other types," said Ganjar in a written statement from the Central Java Provincial Government, Monday, April 18.

Furthermore, Ganjar saw a lot of orchids that caught his attention. For example, the cane orchid and the tiger orchid, as well as the largest orchid in the world.

"The flowers are this big huh. Wow, this is so cool. I am Kagama, at my place there is Kagama Orchid, which is really concerned about this orchid," said Ganjar.

Furthermore, Ganjar hopes that Kampoeng Orchid Kediri can become a center for people wanting to learn about orchids.

“This is good for education, for research it is also good. So if someone wants to learn about orchids, one of the places is here, "said Ganjar.

According to Ganjar, many places in Indonesia have biodiversity, including orchids.

There are many endemic orchids from various mountains in Indonesia that can be developed and introduced to the world stage.

"If it is found, researched and developed, it will be interesting," said Ganjar.

On the other hand, Dhito admitted that he was ready to facilitate Kampoeng Orchid to continue to be developed. He is also ready to provide solutions if there are problems faced by the manager.