Melanie Released a "Primate" in Bandung

A female rock star who is also ProFauna's volunteer, Melanie Subono, released a "primate" from a caged in a crowd centre in Bandung City, West Java (16 October 2009). The "primate" being released was actually a ProFauna's member in a primate costume. The theatrical act was held during ProFauna's campaign inviting the public to support the cause. The act was to symbolized that the best home for wildlife was in the wild not in cage.

After releasing the "primate", Melanie took "it" to walk along the street while handing out free stickers about wildlife protection to the crowd. The campaign with such famous singer had attracted many media too.

ProFauna's campaign with Melanie Subono in Bandung was one of the campaign series in big cities in Indonesia held by the organization featuring the musician. Previously, they had run similar campaign in Malang (East Java), Kuta (Bali), and Yogyakarta (Central Java). After Bandung, they will continue the campaign in other cities. It is hoped that these activities will increase the public awareness to protect wildlife in Indonesia which has been threatened by extinction.