SEMPU – There is a strange sight that has now become the concern of residents crossing the Sempu Market highway, Sempu Kecamatan District. A banyan tree grows to a large height at the top of the chimney of the former rice factory owned by PT. Farmer. The banyan tree at the top of the chimney has no roots that sink into the ground. Because, its roots were at the top of the disused Chimney. Its position is easily seen from the center of the crowd and the train station (KA), making banyan trees is often the concern of residents.
Even, foreign tourists who get off at the Kalisetail train station, Sempu District Village, often look at the plant. Usually as soon as you get off the rails, they immediately approached the location to capture the banyan tree in the form of pictures. One of the local community leaders, Sunjoyo, said that it was not yet known when the banyan tree grew above the chimney of the rice factory owned by PT. Perpani which is now not functioning. To date, it's clear, nor is it known who planted the banyan tree.
“Chances are the tree grew on its own. The seeds are carried by birds that nest there,” duganya. A banyan tree grows above the chimney, light him, it attracts the attention of many people. “Residents were worried at any time the tree fell. because the roots do not sink into the ground,” he said. According to Sunjoyo, several years ago there was heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in Sempu Village/District. At that time, the residents were worried that the tree would fall and the chimney would reach a height of approx 20 the meter went down.
“But it wasn't, the banyan tree and chimney still standing upright.” he said. The chimney and rice mill were built during the Dutch colonial era. At that time, it's clear, the equipment used is still ancient and requires a place to dispose of smoke. Around the 1990s the rice mill factory was no longer used. PT. Farmers built a new factory on the south side with more modern machines. “Since then the chimney has not been used, then grew the banyan tree,” the light. (radar)
