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Budi Doremi: The flower gardener
Amidst the massive influx of new boy bands, Budi Doremi, born as Syahbudin Syukur, catches attention with his funny lyrics and cheerful single titled “Do Re Mi”
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midst the massive influx of new boy bands, Budi Doremi, born as Syahbudin Syukur, catches attention with his funny lyrics and cheerful single titled “Do Re Mi”.
The 27-year-old Banten native spoke slowly and cracked some jokes during an interview with journalists recently, sharing his sentimental bond with flowers. He said he plans to release a new album that is inspired by his love for Indonesia.
“I usually wake up late on Sunday or my day off, like many other people. It does not mean I cannot wake up early. If I want to do something fun, then I will become an early riser even on my day off.
Courtesy of Budi Doremi
My hobbies are reading and gardening. I really love Haruki Murakami’s first novel titled Hear the Wind Sing. I lost the book three times, so had to buy the same book for 4 times. In short, the book is really close to me. It is very honest and I get absorbed in the story.
I live in a boarding house in Jakarta, so it is very difficult to pursue my gardening hobby. When I go home, I love to do it. I don’t plant vegetables. I tend to plant flowers. Yes, this hobby may sound feminine, but I like it. I nurture various flowers, such as buttercups, colorful amaryllis, grass flowers and blood lilies.
I used to steal flowers from plant nurseries when I stayed in Bandung, West Java. I would take care of the stolen flower until it multiplied into several pots. I considered it as a responsibility to redeem my mischief. Yes, I did it, seriously.
When it comes into traveling, the most memorable place in Indonesia to me is Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi. I am an ambassador for the Bajo tribe. The Bajo people, who travel and live in the sea, play an important part in the maritime history in our country. Some of them live in Wakatobi, while some others live in Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia. Although they are separated, they speak the same language.
I love the country not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for the rich culture and many more things in it.”
— As told to Indah Setiawati
