Story of Abdul Idol Participating in Greening Activities, Planting Trees for the First Time

Kapanlagi.com - In recent years, Djarum Foundation has initiated greening actions in several cities in Indonesia. The movement, named Siap Sadar Lingkungan (Siap Darling), involves all elements of society in planting various types of trees in designated areas.

Last Thursday (5/3), Siap Darling was once again carried out in the Gedong Songo archaeological area, Semarang, Central Java. This time, the action initiated by Bakti Lingkungan Djarum Foundation was supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

1. Abdul Idol Joins Siap Darling Action

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The latest activity of Siap Darling was also participated by more than 200 volunteers consisting of students and public figures, namely Ahmad Abdul or better known as Abdul Idol. So far, this 29-year-old singer is known as someone who cares deeply about the environment. Although he had previously participated in clean-up actions for beaches and mangrove forests, tree planting is a first for him.

"So, it's a new experience, it's fun to be with the people here. It's not forced, maybe some people feel forced or something, but it's just fun," said Abdul Idol, who was met in the Gedong Songo temple area, Semarang, Central Java, on Thursday (5/3).

"Because I always try to take care of the environment, at least by throwing trash in its place. That's what we can do every day. And this program is very supportive and being involved in it makes me very happy. Because if not us, then who else will take care of and preserve it?" continued the singer of 'Coming Home'.

2. Planting More Than 860 Trees

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In this Siap Darling action, there are more than 860 trees planted. The types of trees include Japanese Bamboo, Hujan Mas, Pucuk Merah, Tabebuia Rosea, Pine, Puspa, and Akar Wangi.

Meanwhile, separately, Victor Hartono, as the President Director of the Djarum Foundation, revealed that the greening of these temples will not stop here. One of the reasons why temple areas were chosen for greening is not only to beautify them, but also to help boost the economy.

"If there are 10,000 trees in the new temples. (It has also been done in) Prambanan, Ratu Boko, Candi Ijo. Later, one by one, all the temples in Indonesia. Later this year, Borobudur. We will plant some beautiful trees in the temples to attract more tourists. That will boost the economy. So we choose the Instagramable ones," explained Victor.

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