Put Ulos On Ganjar's Pinggang, Simalungun Residents Ready To Fight Together

Ganjar Pranowo (Doc/Ganjar)

The Indonesian Presidential Candidate (Readpres) 2024 from PDIP Ganjar Pranowo received a lively welcome from residents of Pematangsiantar City and Simalungun, North Sumatra when he visited the area, Saturday, November 11.

Ganjar arrived at the Simalungun Museum, Pematangsiantar Barat District, greeted by Tarian Tortor Sombah. This dance is a tribute to the king, guests and close relatives of the Batak Simalungun community.

Then, by Djomen Purba, community leader Simalungun Ganjar was awarded a ulos cloth tied to his waist. This is a symbol of struggle.

"Indigenous clothes are usually worn completely. But this time we gave ulos cloth that we tied to Pak Ganjar's waist. This is a symbol of us being ready to work or fight," said Djomen.

The gift of ulos provides new energy for the former Governor of Central Java for the two periods. This means that it is the same as giving the mandate to work and fight for Indonesia in the future to be better.

Ganjar Pranowo said that he would not waste the trust and spirit of the Simalungun community.

"I just found out how to install it differently. Some were stretched, some were tied up. The philosophy turned out to be if people wanted to work. They said horja. Horja means work. And I was tied up, it did give encouragement for work," he said.

On that occasion, Ganjar expressed his gratitude for the lively and honorable welcome.

"And of course we thank you for this extraordinary welcome. Hopefully later we can meet more people to listen to what then becomes the hope, thoughts, residents in Simalungun or those in this city," he explained.

Prior to the visit to the museum, Ganjar discussed with a number of traditional leaders, ulama and millennials at a cafe not far from the Simalungun Museum.

H Burhan Saragih, Chairman of the Simalungun Dhikr Council, said he was happy to meet Ganjar Pranowo. He believes Ganjar can bring goodness to Indonesia.

"We believe that Pak Ganjar is a good person, trustworthy and populist. Hopefully he will become president and can bring Indonesia better," he said.