{"id":44185,"date":"2025-09-29T15:45:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/?p=44185"},"modified":"2025-11-20T17:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:22:08","slug":"world-orangutan-day-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/world-orangutan-day-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"World Orangutan Day in Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>19 August \u2013 Orangutan Haven near Medan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk shows and campaign calls for the protection of orangutans: More than 170 students from Satya Terra Bhinneka University took part in various activities and attached messages for the protection of orangutans to a tree of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven_Gruppenbild.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven_Gruppenbild.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven_Gruppenbild-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 August \u2013 Singkil, North Sumatra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YEL, together with the Aceh Singkil district government in Sumatra, organised various environmental education activities. These were attended by Deputy Regent Hamzah Sulaiman, several department heads, community leaders and hundreds of students. It was a lively celebration with a painting competition, poems and an environmental discussion on the theme \u2018Love the orangutans! \u2013 One nature, one hope.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1903\" height=\"1875\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Testimonial_Muriadi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43898 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Testimonial_Muriadi.jpg 1903w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Testimonial_Muriadi-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Testimonial_Muriadi-1536x1513.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1903px) 100vw, 1903px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>\u00abThe aim of this activity is to teach children about the importance of environmental protection at an early age and to show them how important nature conservation is, especially the protection of orangutans.\u00bb<br><strong>Muriadi, YEL employee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 August \u2013 Blankpidie in south-western Aceh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Blankpidie, Orangutan Day was celebrated as a community event for children, young people and adults. It was organised in collaboration with local partner organisations, volunteers and the authorities. Activities included an exhibition, a walk, a bazaar, a talk show and educational and interactive games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 August \u2013 Medan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature conservation talk &amp; coffee: In a relaxed atmosphere, representatives from YEL and the North Sumatra BBKSDA nature conservation authorities discussed the protection of orangutans with visitors in a public caf\u00e9 in downtown Medan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaffeegespraech-Banda-Aceh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaffeegespraech-Banda-Aceh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kaffeegespraech-Banda-Aceh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>24 August \u2013 Family Fun Walk in Medan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 300 people took part in various activities organised by YEL in collaboration with the city government on Car-Free Day in the city of Medan, which has a population of five million. In addition to a traditional dance performance from Aceh Besar Jantho, people could enjoy aerobics exercises, a quiz and a fun family parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Demogirls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Demogirls.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Demogirls-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Plueschtier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Plueschtier.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Plueschtier-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerobicuebungen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerobicuebungen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Aerobicuebungen-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drohne-Aerobic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drohne-Aerobic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drohne-Aerobic-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parade.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parade.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parade-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>28 August \u2013 Bohorok Environmental Education Centre, Bukit Lawang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schoolchildren of various ages took part in the orangutan theatre competition at the PPLH Bohorok Environmental Education Centre. Face painting, dancing, costumes, performances and fine food were all part of a varied day with the environmental education team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Schminken.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Schminken.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Schminken-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtheater.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtheater.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtheater-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtanz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtanz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Improtanz-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trommeln.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trommeln.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trommeln-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Essen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Essen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paneco.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Essen-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo post from Indonesia: World Orangutan Day takes place every year on the 19th of August and shines a spotlight on orangutans and their habitat. The team at our sister foundation Yayasan Ecosystem Lestari YEL sent us photos of the various environmental education activities they organised on Sumatra to mark that day. Immerse yourself in the colourful celebrations!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[102,104,105],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-orangutan-protection","category-paneco-en-2","category-rain-forest-protection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44185"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44188,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44185\/revisions\/44188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paneco.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}