Ganjar Pranowo Meets Merapi Orchid Conservationist, Megawati Has A Role Behind Her Arrival

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, came to Musimin's residence in Turgo, Sleman Yogyakarta. Musimin is a conservationist of the almost extinct Merapi Orchid.

Ganjar admitted that he had visited Musimin's residence several years ago to see various types of orchids from Merapi.

Ganjar praised the sincere figure of Musimin for preserving orchids.

"His spirit is not selling orchids. But how are these orchids kept here, cultivated, and finally returned to their habitat," said Ganjar in his written statement, Sunday, May 15.

This PDI-P politician said that 173 types of orchids had been saved by Musimin. A total of 110 of them are endemic orchids of Mount Merapi.

"Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Mr. Musimin spends his days going in and out of the forest at Mount Merapi to find and return Orchids to their natural habitat," said Ganjar.

He has saved 173 types of orchids. 110 of them are endemic orchids of Mount Merapi. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Mr. Musimin spends his days in and out of the forest at Mount Merapi to find and return Orchids to their natural habitat. pic.twitter.com/pK8Am0ko3R

— Ganjar Pranowo (@ganjarpranowo) May 14, 2022

On the other hand, Ganjar admits that he doesn't actually know Musimin's figure. He said the head of the PDI-P, Megawati Soekarnoputri, had informed him.

At that time, Ganjar said Megawati asked him to visit Musimin.

"At that time, Mrs. Mega thought this place was in Central Java, but I can tell you, Mrs. Boten this place is in Jogja," said Ganjar.

Furthermore, Ganjar said that Musimin's habits are now being followed by many people. Not only exotic flower lovers, many youths from various regions have followed in his footsteps.

"Because every time there are visitors, one of what Mr. Musimin offers is an adoption program. With this program, anyone can participate in returning the orchid to its origin and can be seen again at a later date," said Ganjar.

"For those of you who don't know, Mr. Musimin's house is in the Turgo area, Sleman Regency, DIY. If you come here, the view of rare orchids plus the chirping of wild birds will be very reassuring to you," Ganjar added.