LOVE BLOWS FROM REUNION
Episode 145: BUKIT KARANG
That day the sun was already shifting to the western sky. The air is not too hot. At Yudi's house the arrival of guests, two men who join hands ride in a vehicle. Who hugged a man was aged, but looked gallant and authoritative. He is Kadus Kampung Karang. While the one in front, driving a Honda Mega Pro, a man who is also old, but the bed is a bit flat, although not too thin. He is Pak Lurah, Village Chief in Kampung Karang. The two men entered the front pendopo of Yudi's house.
"Monggo, Mr. Kadus .... Monggo Bapak .., monggo pinarak ..." said Yudi who welcomed the arrival of his guest, let the guest sit on a large bench outside the pendopo room.
"Negg, Den Mas .... Maturnuwun ..." said Mr. Kadus who next sat next to Mr. Lurah, facing Yudi who was sitting on the bench opposite the table.
Yuna came out, carrying a tray of four glasses of ginger and snacks from the market. Of course to treat his guests. Then put a plate of snacks on the table.then distribute the ginger wedang glass to his guests, and also to Yudi and Yuna herself.
Yuna was sitting in the pendopo, of course, beside Yudi. He wanted to listen to their conversation.
"Monggo, please drink .... Wedang ginger typical Bantul ..." said Yudi invited his guests to drink.
"Negg, Den Mas .... Maturnuwun ..." said two of his guests, who immediately raised a glass and sipped a warm ginger wedang. Sure, sweat came right out of his neck.
"Look, Den Mas Yudi .., this we both came here, I with Mr. Lurah, want to talk about the problem of Bukit Karang which yesterday Mas Yudi asked ...." mr. Kadus said he initiated the conversation.
"O, yes .... Sorry Mr. Lurah, yesterday I had a conversation with Mr. Kadus .., frankly I have been saved by the people of Kampung Karang, of course I have a debt of gratitude. Therefore I want to advance the community in Karang Village, by improving its economic condition. For that, I need access, at least I have a place in Kampung Karang. My hope is that Kampung Karang will be visited by many people to see its natural beauty. Therefore, I want to take advantage of the coral hills on the west side of the Kampung Karang" explained Yudi to Pak Lurah.
"Yes, Mas Yudi .... Mr. Kadus told me. But the problem is, the land does not belong to individuals. The land is gege land, the land of the country. Frankly we did not dare to sell, later I was accused of corruption, continued to be arrested by the KPK, given an orange vest, there was the writing of prisoners, I entered TV, everyone saw me as a corrupt .... I don't want to be like that, Mas Yudi. But if for example, the arid rock hill land wants to be used for community activities, for example Mas Yudi was planning to make a painting studio there, our monggo allows. The important thing is beneficial to the community" said Mr. Lurah who explained the benefit of the country's land.
"Oo ..., like that yes, sir .... Can we trade? For example, I buy the land of the people, then I exchange it with the rock?" ask Yudi.
"Actually it can, Mas Yudi .... But the process is complicated, because it concerns the change of bondo deso. There must be reports to sub-districts and districts, related to changes in location and land status. But what Mas Yudi did not eman-eman ..., the hill was arid, Mas Yudi .., the hill was a rock and solid, only thatch can grow. Eman-eman ..., dear ..." said Mr. Lurah explaining the state of the hill.
"Thank you for the information, Mr. Lurah .... Maybe if allowed, I'd make some kind of pendopo on that hill, at least if it wasn't raining, if it wasn't hot. Pendopo was his plan as a place to paint. My friends, the painters from Jogja, wanted to paint a natural landscape in
Karang Village. And of course later on the lower side we will make some kind of stalls or stalls, so that it is used by residents who want to sell. At least it can be used for coffee shops" said Yudi.
"Lha, to establish pendopo and stalls it will take a fee, Mas Yudi ..., who will finance?" ask Mr. Lurah.
"Later I will finance, Mr. Lurah ..." said Yuna.
"Wah .., thank you Den Ayu ..." said Mr. Kadus.
"Pak Lurah, yesterday we have enjoyed the cuisine of the people of Kampung Karang. Mothers cook seafood caught by fishermen. It feels really delicious and delicious. We all enjoyed the food. Is it true Mr. Kadus ...?!" said Yudi.
"Yes .., yes .., right Mr. Lurah. Yesterday spontaneity, Den Mas Yudi invited the village mothers to cook ..., then eaten together .... It turns out to be lively, Mr. Lurah." hit Mr. Kadus.
"If Mas Yudi was sincerely going to wake up, we would have no problem. But clearly, the village has no money to finance." said Mr. Lurah who frankly did not bear the cost.
"Thank you, Mr. Lurah .... Just pray we can help" Yudi said.
"I thank you, Den Mas Yudi ..." said Mr. Kadus.
"Then, tomorrow I ask Mr. Kadus for help, to find a carpenter, start building a pendopo on the top of the rock" Yudi told Mr. Kadus.
"Ready, Den Mas Yudi ..." said Mr. Kadus.
"O yes, Mr. Lurah .., later the plan, in the near future, if pendopo and stalls are ready, I will organize a painting competition. Yes, tiered .... Starting from the level of SD, SMP, SMA and of course the largest later level of the general public. The plan is SD level, we will hold a sub-district, which is the level of SMP in Gunung Kidul Regency, and which SMA level we will hold as DIY Province. As for the general public, we hold it for the national level in Indonesia. Later, after that I want to invite world painters to paint the natural beauty of Kampung Karang. This is an effort to introduce Kampung Karang to the general public, Pak Lurah .... Let it be famous, and on come watch the beautiful white sand beach. And of course, it will contribute to the economic contribution of the people of Kampung Karang." explained Yudi to Pak Lurah and Pak Kadus.
"Wuah .., really cool, Mas Yudi .... Kampung Karang will be crowded. Lha, but the village is like that, how? Isn't this a bit?" ask Mr. Lurah.
"I'm happy with that natural, sir .... That is the embodiment of a very distinctive fishing village, very interesting, and very beautiful artistic value" said Yudi who actually saw the uniqueness of the fishing village in Kampung Karang.
"Yes, right .., Mr. Lurah. Lha wong kemaring my village was already painted the same Den Mas Yudi .., the painting is very beautiful .... Very good, Mr. Lurah .... I put it on display in the living room" said Mr. Kadus who showed off Yudi's painting.
"Lha, hold on later the prize, how?" ask Mr. Lurah who is worried if asked for a donation.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lurah .... I will give you a gift." said Yuna.
"Malap .., Den Ayu .... Thank you, Den Ayu ..." said Mr. Kadus.
"Not to worry, Mr. Lurah. Later I only ask for help hansip and village devices to arrange it. Regarding implementation, everything we will try can be handled. Well, want me, the stalls of people selling it finished first. And the pendopo at the top of the hill is also so. Let it look more interesting" said Yudi.
"Monggo, Mas Yudi .... I gave it all up. Anyway the rock hill I submit to Pak Kadus and Mas Yudi, please manage as best as possible. The important thing is useful" said Mr. Lurah who immediately handed over the top of the hill.
"Yes, Mr. .., I will try to be useful for community activities in Kampung Karang" replied Yudi.
"Thank you, Mas Yudi, already want to think about the progress of our village" replied Mr. Kadus.
Until finally the sun goes down, Mr. Lurah, Mr. Kadus, Yudi and Yuna, end the conversation about the Coral Hill. Hopefully what is expected, aspired, to build the prosperity of the people of Kampung Karang can be realized. Bukit Karang which will be a milestone for the progress of the village.