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Ong Tiong Tjoei (1909 - 1987)
Pendiri Kebun Binatang Gembira Loka

1956, pada puncak peringatan 200 tahun Jogjakarta, diresmikanlah pembukaan kebun binatang "Gembiro loko" (gembiro = gembira riang, loka = tempat). Pendirinya tokoh Jogja bernama Ong Tiong Tjoei (Tirto Winoto).
Sebelumnya, ulang tahun Jogja diperingati sangat meriah selama sebulan penuh (7 Sep - 7 Okt 1956). Barongsai diarak keliling ke sudut-sudut kota, juga pertunjukan2 seni budaya lainnya seperti wayang orang, ketoprak, dagelan (lawak) bahkan sampai peragaan busana. Sungguh semarak.
Jika pernah mengunjungi Gembira Loka, kita juga dapat menemui mesjid yg didirikan Ong Tiong Tjoei (bukan beragama Islam). Sangat epat , jika Sultan HB 9 & Paku Alam 8, pada tahun 1959 mempercayakannya kepada tokoh toleran & dihormati oleh warga Jogja tersebut.
Tahun 1978, pengunjung Gembira Loka mencapai angka 1,5 juta orang.
Demikianlah, satu diantara sekian sumbangsih orang Tionghoa di Jogjakarta.

Kita Sebangsa Setanah Air dan SETARA.
Sumber:
Majalah Sosiawan Putera, No 5 & 6 Tahun 1956.
Koleksi Museum Pustaka Peranakan Tionghoa.
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