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Bogor Botanical Gardens to celebrate 200th anniversary
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Rare plant – Researchers move a corpse flower at the Bogor Botanical Gardens on Sept. 11, 2016, in this file photo. (JP/Theresia Sufa)
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hose in charge of managing the Bogor Botanical Gardens are gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the gardens, locally known as Kebun Raya Bogor, slated for May 18.
The coordinator of the anniversary event, Arief Muchris, said on Sunday the event would feature a spectacular orchestra show led by conductor-composer Addie MS.
“The celebration will be meaningful. We also aim to expose the gardens to an international audience,” he said as quoted by Antara news agency.
He added that organizers had invited many stakeholders to participate in the event, ranging from government officials and those in the business community to scientists and environmentalists.
Arief said other activities during the celebration would include a marathon race and training in recycling to reuse the trash collected from the gardens.
“For the 200th anniversary, we will also improve services to the public by revitalizing our sanitation system and library services,” he said.
“Kebun Raya Bogor is not only a family recreational space but also a place to learn and conserve and a cultural center of the city,” he said. (cor/dmr)
