The West Java Mobile Organization, a partner of the Bogor City government, together with the Indonesian Bonsai Enthusiasts Association (PPBI) collaborated with local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to hold a Bonsai exhibition to revive the community's economy. Head of the West Java Mobile City of Bogor Yantie Rachim when opening the national exhibition Buitenzorg Bonsai Festival in the city square, Monday, said that a national level event like this is indeed the right mix and match with MSME activists and the arts and culture community in the city of Bogor. This is in line with the West Java Mobile City's vision and mission, namely collaboration between independent communities and the government in various fields. "Starting from the environment, religion, education, economic empowerment, health, and socio-culture. Moreover, for two years we have experienced a difficult situation due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic," he said.
Yantie also appreciated the excellent cooperation and synergy between the organizers, namely PPBI Bogor City Branch and related agencies in organizing collaborative activities to generate the community's economy. He also took a look at the bonsai one by one on display in the open space of the Bogor City Square. Yantie also admired the bonsai produced by the care of the fans of this unique ornamental plant. "Hopefully the trees that were planted can thrive and add to the beauty and beauty of Bogor City Square," said Yantie.
Yantie added that in the MSME bazaar area, the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the MSME participants, who were dominated by women, could be seen. They really hope that the products they sell, such as culinary, handicrafts, ornamental plants and others can sell well in order to increase family income. According to him, the Bogor City Square is indeed suitable as a means of national activities in collaboration with MSMEs and the private sector as sponsors so that they can be packaged in an attractive and creative way. "I invite you to make good use of Bogor City Square, not only as a means of recreation, sport and a place for social interaction," he said.
