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Ciptagelar customary village, venerating rice as source of life

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Ciptagelar residents believe that paddy (rice) is a source of life. (IO/Umamah)

Arriving at the village, a beautiful scenery, cool atmosphere and fresh air feels like a luxury, a break from the hustle and bustle of a big city like Jakarta.

We stayed at the house of Pak Upar, the village official. His house looks the same as all the other residents’, mainly constructed from bamboo.

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Paddy being dried along the road leading into Ciptagelar customary village. (IO/Umamah)

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Pak Upar said that Ciptagelar, although still maintaining its traditional customs that have existed for hundreds of years, does not close itself to the modern technology advancement and education.

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