Address delivered on occasion of the 133rd anniversary of the Kebun Raya Indonesia, on May 17, 1950, by the Director of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia Ir Kusnoto

Ladies and gentlemen! To-day 133 years ago, as you all know, ” ’ s Lands Plantentuin ‘ was founded under the direction of Professor Reinwardt. To-day, however, is the first time that ” ’s Lands Plantentuin“ celebrates its anniversary as ‘Kebun Raya Indonesia’, under the changed circumstances following the transfer of Sovereignty on December 27, 1949.