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As we all know, in Indonesia, keeping turtledoves as pet has been an

cherisable hobby since kingdoms still spreading all over the nations

until the reformation era, since kings and queens ruled until the period

of togetherness.

A part from the mystical element often being connected with the art of 

breeding these particular birds, turtledoves' voice is actually the biggest

factor for most people in every circle to be fascinated by these feathered

creatures.

We may remember how the late former president Soeharto was seen on

national television showing off his beloved turtledove, or the late Anton

Soejarwo, former police chief during the New Order era, who was

always enthusiastic

in joining bird contests in the 80s, and many more officials in highposition or former officials. Also the biggest names among

entrepreneurs such as the owner of Djarum Kudus, Gudang Garam and

many more. They were/are spotted sitting on the edge of the field

enjoying the competition of the mythical birds.

Talking about being rich from turtledove is common and also

interesting. In the 90s we had H. Basuni the former becak peddler who

suddenly got rich because of the bird. Susi Susanti, the legendary

champion, brought out about 3 trillion rupiah for H. Muhammad of Surabaya thanks to a turtledove. One of a good friend and partner was

able to buy a house for his family within one year by making turtledove

dealings. All the true stories as what happened to our administrator.

As Ir. Soekarno told us to hold your dream as high as the sky. Or if you

can't, then hold your turtledove as high as you can and start dreaming...

With hardwork, dreams can becomes reality. As what mas Wawan of 

Bandung has been doing. He was a convicted criminal in Nusa

Kambangan island. The penitentiary gave him chances to learn things,

to develop his inner ability and he took those chances seriously. It is notonly a hobby that can distract me from boredom, but turtledove

breeding also brings gold, he said as he was asked why chose to become

a turtledove breeder, unlike others who take stone carving, handicrafts

etc as job profession.

Not an ordinary livestock 

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By looking at the 10 cages of broodstocks, one could see that mas

Wawan has implemented a good and right breeding strategy. He

collected males and females from blueblood lines. "That one is ring

ACC", he said pointing at male in cage 1. He smiles meaningfully. He

admitted that many broodstocks came from bigger breeders in

Indonesia, such as Palem, WAT, GM and many more. Not only this

proves that mas Wawan understand the good quality of turtledove's

voice but also a good and right way of breeding. "The bloodline is also

important", he added.

Congratulation, mas Wawan. All the best for the future of your

enterprise.

16 years for throwing an ashtray

When asked the reason of having been held in Nusa Kambangan, mas

Wawan answered softly,"fighting with a relative. I got emotional andthrew him an ashtray in the face".

May this occupation with turtledove positively fills his day.

Bravo to Indonesian turtledove lovers, and united in NKRI

Nugroho

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