Cisoka Bamboo Park Masterplan Design

The design of Cisoka Bamboo Park is part of the government's efforts to address the issue of the low happiness index in the community. This park serves as a model to be implemented in 29 districts across Tangerang Regency. Cisoka Bamboo Park represents a "Tourism Wellness and Wellbeing" initiative focused on enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional health of visitors. It is designed to provide experiences that improve quality of life and promote a balance between body, mind, and spirit.

The park provides opportunities for individuals skilled in folk arts and bamboo craftsmanship to earn a stable income. It also serves as an ecotherapy tourism destination for both local and international visitors. Tangerang Regency requires urban forests to produce oxygen, sequester carbon dioxide, and balance industrial and residential areas, thereby contributing to harmonious urban environmental conditions.

Cisoka Bamboo Park spans 5,880 m², including 2,110.62 m² of bamboo plantations, which absorb 45.1 tons of carbon annually. The development of bamboo tourism parks in 29 districts is projected to fulfill 30% of green space requirements and improve environmental climate quality.

Cisoka Bamboo Park offers several facilities, including an entrance gate, reception plaza, prayer room, playground, amphitheater, MSME area, dancing fountain, bamboo arboretum, and a main water plaza. The park's ecotherapy concept includes:

• Forest Bathing Therapy (Shinrin-Yoku): Experiencing the bamboo forest atmosphere enriched with oxygen. According to Hassan et al. (2018), walking in a bamboo forest for 15 minutes improves mood, reduces anxiety, enhances focus, and provides relaxation for adults.
• Horticultural Therapy: Planting bamboo seedlings using liquid fertilizer (EMB1) derived from bamboo leaves. This activity fosters patience, builds a sense of accomplishment, and helps redirect negative thoughts.
• Water Sound Therapy: Relaxing effects from the sound of fountains stimulate mental relaxation.
• Sound Therapy Through Traditional Music: Utilizing instruments like Karinding and Angklung.
• Weaving Therapy: Restoring focus through bamboo weaving activities.
• Outdoor Activities: Engaging in activities like playing with water in the plaza.
• Mindfulness Practices: Focusing on natural elements such as bird songs and floral aromas.

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