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Getting to know the Barapen, the Papuan Traditional Cooking Method

Papua is known as a society that still upholds traditional traditions from generation to generation, including cooking methods. It is barapen or grilled stone, one of the Papuan cooking methods that are still frequently used today. This method of barapen or burning stones is a joint cooking ritual that aims to offer gratitude, stay in […]

Mengapa Babi di Papua Identik Dengan Kekayaan?

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Babi di berbagai tempat di Papua bukanlah hanya sumber pendapatan belaka. Babi juga menjadi simbol status kekayaan di dalam adat. Babi dipergunakan dalam acara ‘tukar daging babi’ dan dagingnya selalu menjadi menu utama dalam setiap acara pesta jamuan yang mereka adakan. Babi adalah sumber protein hewani dan bagian dari ritual. Babi peliharaan telah dan tetap […]