Gus Dur's face appears in tree<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: An old kapok tree in Tegal, Central Java, has
\nattracted many visitors after word spread that it had the image
\nof influential Muslim leader Abdurrahman Wahid. Locals said his
\nface would appear every time vehicle lights shone on the tree, a
\ntaxi driver here, Tajudin, said.<\/p>\n
\"He is really a wali,\" residents whispered, referring to
\nIslamic leaders with supernatural skills. In daylight, one only
\nsees a flag of the National Awakening Party (PKB), founded by
\nAbdurrahman, propped up by bricks on its left and right.<\/p>\n
The large tree is known to be very hard to climb, he added.<\/p>\n
The leader, better known as Gus Dur, has also other known
\nqualities here. \"Locals say he can circumcise a boy from afar,\"
\nTajudin said. Despite tough competition with the United
\nDevelopment Party (PPP), the driver says PKB is sure to win.<\/p>\n
\"People are leaving PPP because the party is said to be pro-
\nGolkar,\" he said, adding only elderly people are still with PPP.
\nSince there are more PKB supporters in his village, he's sure the
\ncampaign will be safer than in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
That's why the newly married man will only pick up his bride
\nafter the elections. (anr)<\/p>",
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