Lestari Action Distributes 500 Free Seedlings in the Prambanan Temple Area

To commemorate the 81st Indonesian Independence Day, the Museum and Cultural Heritage (MCB) collaborated with the Forest Plant Seed Center (BPTH) Region III of Yogyakarta Special Region and InJourney Destination Management (IDM) to hold an action to distribute free plant seeds to the community in the Prambanan Temple area, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Sunday (16/8/2026). 

A total of 500 plant seeds were distributed in this activity consisting of various types of forestry and fruit plants such as Guava, Pronojiwo, Orange, Jackfruit, Salam, Tabebuya and Kluwih which are expected to be planted in yards and community land. 

Prambanan & Ratu Boko General Manager Leonardus Adityo stated that the distribution of free seedlings was a concrete manifestation of the meaning of independence, not only through celebration but also through environmental and cultural heritage preservation. He explained that the Prambanan Temple area was deliberately chosen as the location for the event because cultural and natural heritage are inseparable.

"Cultural and natural heritage are inseparable. When we plant trees, we also preserve Indonesia, our cultural and natural heritage. This also aligns with the theme of the 81st Indonesian Independence Day commemoration: Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous. So, by planting these trees, we hope to be sovereign in environmental preservation, sovereign because we preserve cultural heritage, and just and prosperous," he explained.

The head of the Albertus Nikko Museum and Cultural Heritage, Suko Dwiyanto, stated that this activity was a collaboration between IDM, MCB, and BPTH, providing seedlings for direct distribution to the community. He explained that in the past, these distributed plants could be seen on reliefs engraved on Borobudur and Prambanan temples.

"Hopefully, this activity can help us take a small step towards preserving the environment and cultural heritage so that in the future, our children and grandchildren or future generations can enjoy and understand that cultural heritage and the environment are closely related," he explained.

Meanwhile, the Head of BPTH Region III, Raden Rara Mulyawati Prasetyaningtyas, explained that this type of seed distribution is routine. On this occasion, BPTH brought a variety of seeds tailored to the recipients' needs and the characteristics of the location, ranging from bay leaves, citrus fruits, jackfruit, kluwih (a type of palm), tabebuya (a type of palm), to rare plants such as Roda, Pronojiwo, and NamNam.

"We hope the seedlings we distribute will be planted, cared for, and thrive. Don't just plant them and leave them. Because the summer lasts until November, they require extra care," he explained. 

The atmosphere at the event was warm and enthusiastic. Women were seen selecting bay leaves and orange seedlings, while men were equally cheerful, carrying jackfruit and kluwih seedlings. 

One of the tourists at Prambanan Temple, Ira Okta Wiranti, expressed her gratitude for this activity.

"Thank you to BPTH, MCB, and TWC for distributing free seedlings. We hope this will be beneficial for environmental sustainability," he concluded.