The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, SH, M.Hum., revealed that the 2022 Bromo Culture Festival was enlivened by a series of events such as the Culinary and MSMEs Bazaar, Reog Festival, Art Festival, and the High Rope Outbound and Off-road cruising. “Culinary and MSME Bazaar are open for the community and MSMEs around Alas Bromo. They can participate in this activity by displaying regional products in the form of traditional cuisine and crafts from small businesses around Alas Bromo. Additionally, there was also Reog Festival for the general public from various groups to compete for the UNS Rector’s Cup and the Karanganyar Regent’s Charter,” said Prof. Jamal in his remarks (Wednesday, 4/5/2022).

Even more, there are Art Festival presenting dance and music performances by UNS students. For active outdoor activity, there were High Rope Outbound and Off-road cruising to introduce outdoor activities in KHDTK Gunung Bromo to the general public visitor. “I hope that the 2022 Bromo Culture Festival activities in May 2022 can drive similar activities and enliven KHDTK Gunung Bromo UNS,” continued Prof. Jamal.

Prof. Jamal thanked the Regent of Karanganyar, Drs. Juliyatmono, M.M., for facilitating the KHDTK Gunung Bromo Culture Festival implementation. “I would also like to thank all my colleagues who have worked hard to support this event with great enthusiasm,” added Prof. Jamal. Lastly, Prof. Jamal hopes for the implementation of this festival to contribute added value specifically to the area in Karanganyar. “At least for the residents around here, to promote better economic activity, education, and of course, it is a big investment for Karanganyar Regency. For example, during the holidays, there will be more and more people visiting Karanganyar,” explained Prof. Jamal.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Technical Implementation Unit of Forestry Education and Training (UPT PPK) UNS, Dwi Priyo Ariyanto, Ph.D., said that in addition to celebrating Eid al Fitr 1443 H, the Bromo Culture Festival aims to introduce Alas Bromo UNS and MSMEs around the site to the general public. “The purpose of the 2022 Bromo Culture Festival is to introduce and prepare Alas Bromo UNS as a natural and educational vacation site for the general public. This objective also aims to promote local MSMEs and introduce them to the community within and outside of the Soloraya region about the existence of urban forests in Karanganyar, namely Alas Bromo UNS, managed by UNS. The festival can also facilitate future planning for other programs to come and serve as a ‘stepping stone’ in establishing cooperation among the UPT PPK UNS, MSMEs, the community, and other interested parties around Alas Bromo UNS. And lastly, to preserve Indonesian culture, one of them is Reog Dance,” concluded Dwi. Humas UNS

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This activity was attended by the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs, Prof. Bandi; and the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS, Prof. Okid Parama Astirin; Karanganyar Regent, Drs. Juliyatmono, MM; and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar, Rober Christanto. Additionally, several Forest Farmers Groups (KPH) and Fire Care Community (MPA), and local community also participated in this tree planting.

In his speech, Prof. Kuncoro said that this is like the alms to the earth in the form of plants giving because, through these plants, they can preserve the earth.

“We strongly support this tree planting, to plant 700 plants. After the Ministerial Decree (SK) is officially released, we will prepare the management of KHDTK. This activity will be the foundation for the development of KHDTK. Hence, we will develop this KHDTK area to be the icon of Karanganyar’s economic driver because it has extraordinary potential,” said Prof. Kuncoro.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Karanganyar, Juliyatmono, states that the peak of the Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo Movement will take place on December 15. This movement marked the inauguration date of Juliyatmono and Rober as Regent and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar.

“We were inaugurated on December 15, 2018, and today we are commemorating the day by uniting the community with nature through planting trees. Hopefully, our earth is blessed, calm, peaceful, and happy to be fresh green. So, the spirit continues to produce fresh air and the earth that stores the water that anyone needs,” said Juliyatmono.

Dwi Priyo Ariyanto, Ph.D., as the Head of KHDTK Gunung Bromo, said that the tree planting had been carried out in stages starting last November 28. The activities had successfully planted 700 non-timber forest products, such as eucalyptus and coffee.

“Through non-timber forest products, we hope that it can improve the community’s economy without opening new land by planting these upright plants,” said Dwi. Humas UNS

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The two Regents were accompanied by the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Affairs UNS, Prof. Kuncoro Diharjo; Vice-Rector for Management and Human Resources Affairs, Prof. Bandi; and the Head of the Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) UNS, Prof. Okid Parama Astirin.

The Regent expressed his appreciation to UNS for assisting the Karanganyar Regional Government in developing the Mount Bromo Forest.

“Thank you to the Rector of UNS and all those who have worked together to manage this KHDTK. The trees here are tens of years old, it takes less than 5 minutes to cut them, but it takes 1 generation to grow them,” said Juliyatmono.

This tree planting is conducted under the Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo Movement, which falls on December 15, coinciding with the commemoration of the current Regent and Deputy Regent of Karanganyar inauguration day. The activities successfully planted 700 non-timber forest products, such as eucalyptus and coffee.

“This KHDTK is still included in the Perhutani area, but its management is handed over to UNS for education and training purposes. I will always support all collaborative efforts to promote the ‘Karanganyar Ijo Royo-Royo’ Movement. Hopefully, KHDTK will bring benefits, blessings and save water sources. Let’s care for the forest for its future benefit,” he added.

Juliyatmono hopes that the community can become one with nature through this tree planting.

“May the nature given by God be used the best way possible. We will fully support the steps that UNS will take in managing KHDTK,” concluded Juliyatmono. Humas UNS

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