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GO GREEN TARUPARWA is an INTERFAITH MOVEMENT

TREE PLANTING

PRESENTED IN THE FORM OF A CULTURAL PROCESSION, RICH IN MEANING.

THEME: Tepung Banyu Sedulur, Nandur Wiji Karahayon (bringing together the water of brotherhood, planting the seeds of prosperity).

OPENING PROCESSION 09:00-09:30 Cleanse yourself before entering the area. Participants are welcomed with a series of Gejog Lesung performances along the 15-meter entrance path leading to the Padasan (a symbol of self-purification). Participants are required to cleanse themselves by washing their hands with water provided in kendis. Seven Padasan (kendisύπ
Water is sourced from seven springs, namely: Sendang Widodaren, Sendang Kadewatan, Sendang Kasihan, Sendang Nirmala, Sendang Jumprit, Sendang Banyu Urip, and Sendang Nogotirto. After cleansing, participants are invited to sit in the provided seating areas (huts, tents, and chairs). While waiting for other participants to enter the main event, those who arrive on time are greeted with Rinding (a nearly extinct traditional musical instrument from Wonosari).
PLANTING PROCESSION 09:30-11:00
The Dalang (event coordinator) leads participants to the main tree-planting ceremony. The entry is interspersed with Pari Uli (an ancient Javanese art form). Participants arrive in a procession (details to be arranged later!) towards lembah manah, accompanied by a parade led by the Dayakan art group (from the slopes of Merapi), Penari Bondan, and a line of Kendi bearers from 7 springs ([tirta pitu], Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, KAPOLDA, along with Tokoh-Tokoh Agama. Simultaneously, in the middle of the journey to the tree-planting area, Betara Kala arrives on a getek (bamboo raft) from Telaga Tembayat to disrupt the planting of the seeds of prosperity (taruparwa). However, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, titled Senopati Ing a Laga (War Commander), shoots Betara Kala with a flaming arrow until it is completely burned from Pulau Siput. (The fire is taken from the eternal flame of Mrapen – Central Java).
Upon arriving at the planting area, 7 kendis from various spring sources are united as a symbol of unity and communal/brotherly bonds. This is followed by the recitation of prayers; after the prayers, dancers perform the Tari Bondan. The ceremony continues with the planting of 7 trees, namely: Kepel [symbol of unity], Sawo Kecik [symbol of virtue], Beringin [symbol of origin], Gayam, Keben, Asam, and Tanjung. The event proceeds with the watering of the plants and the release of fish.
Seni Tari Go Green Taruparwa
CLOSING PROCESSION 11:00-12:00
After the completion of the planting procession agenda, participants are invited to return to their seats. The event continues with the Post-Planting Celebration, initiated and accompanied by a choir performance of the song Go Green Hijaukan Tanahmu by Calvin Christian Yulianto, performed by the TNI-POLRI Choir and Mahasiswa STIE YKPN. The agenda continues with brief remarks from the Committee, the Foundation, and the Gubernur DIY, interspersed with performances of Dayakan (Grasakan) and Reog (symbolizing the return of knightly warriors to the battlefield). The event concludes with the Go Green Declaration by religious leaders, the designation of Banyumili as a Living Monument and a Biological Tourism Area by the Gubernur DIY, followed by a friendly gathering (lunch).
STORY
Originating from an idea proposed by a 19-year-old, Calvin Christian Yulianto, who has a passion and dedication for preserving the earth, a tree-planting movement was created in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, later named “GERAKAN LINTAS AGAMA MENANAM POHON.” This GERAKAN LINTAS AGAMA MENANAM POHON was chosen as the title because the activity is carried out by religious leaders, the government, and the community who share a common goal of preserving the earth by “voicing” the importance of humanity planting trees, driven by the enthusiasm for tree planting spearheaded by religious leaders as role models for the community. This movement is not just about planting trees but also about “planting hearts” for peace and harmony among religious communities, expected to serve as a “driving force” and an example for Indonesian society to plant trees while fostering peace and harmony in their hearts. With the support of Mr. Z.Siput.Lokasari and Ms. Veronica Lindayati, owners of Banyumili Country Club, who have dedicated their commercial land for a living monument imbued with peace and religious harmony to strengthen Yogyakarta as a city of tolerance, along with support from Mr. Jimmy Oentoro, Mr. GBPH Prabukusumo, Mr. GBPH Joyokusumo, Mr. Let.Kol.Agus Tri.Suyanto, Mr. Wimmie Handiwidjoyo MIT, Mr. Agus E Suprianto, Mr. Simon Nugroho, Mr. Agus Handoko, Mr. Soesilo, Mr. Harry Purnomo, and Mr. Sam Sianata, a foundation named YAYASAN GO GREEN CALVIN was established, and a committee was formed to carry out this GERAKAN LINTAS AGAMA MENANAM POHON, chaired by Mr. Agus Handoko. YAYASAN GO GREEN CALVIN and the GERAKAN LINTAS AGAMA MENANAM POHON Committee continue to promote the movement’s objectives, resulting in growing support from various parties, including Mr. Gubernur KDH Istimewa Yogyakarta Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Mr. Wakil Gubernur Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Sri Paduka Paku Alam IX, Head of the DIY Forestry and Plantation Agency Mr. Ir.Dawam, Head of the Environmental Agency Mr. Drajat, Members of the Regional People’s Representative Council Mr. Nanang and Mr. Totok, Mr. Harry Setiawan, and Mr. Albert Riyanto. In addition to government support, contributions have also come from business actors as sponsors, including Mr. Rachmad (Pembangunan Perumahan), Mr. Edi Susanto, Mr. Jimmy Susanto, Mr. Sugiyanto, Mr. Handono (PANIN BANK), Mr. Sugiharto (MAD FLASH), and Mr. Gideon Hartono. Support has also flowed from various community groups, including Mr. LILIK and Mr. Ajikusumo. To ignite the spirit of this movement, Calvin Christian Yulianto, who also created the song GO GREEN HIJAUKAN TANAHMU, along with his father Mr. Sam Sianata, permitted the song to be used by YAYASAN GO GREEN CALVIN. The song Go Green Hijaukan Tanahmu, created by Sam Sianata and Calvin Christian Yulianto, was performed at the launch of the 1 billion tree-planting initiative by the President of Indonesia Mr. Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Sentul, West Java, and at various events, including the International Youth Conference and tree-planting activities in various locations. This movement will be carried out simultaneously and continuously in various regions across the country. Through this GERAKAN LINTAS AGAMA MENANAM POHON, it is hoped that it will strengthen community bonds by uniting in a shared commitment to preserve the earth FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, LET US CREATE..!!!!
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