According to Fauss (1923), food is a multidimensional phenomenon. Understanding food solely through farming activities, a burning stove, or meals served at the dining table does not capture its full significance. Food, in this context, represents a community’s way of understanding its identity, honoring its ancestors, and shaping its future.
In West Kalimantan, this reality is reflected in everyday life through the ngamping tradition in Sambas, the Bojah Losu’ ritual of the Dayak Uud Danum community, banana peel crackers produced by the skilled hands of women in Matang Segarau, pineapple dodol made through the collective efforts of women in Gapura Village, and gedabu syrup originating from the coastal communities of North Kayong.
This book was written with two guiding principles: a scientific commitment to reliable data and verifiable references, and a humanistic belief that people’s lived experiences cannot be fully captured by numbers alone.
We have sought to bring these two perspectives together by combining published food production data, theoretically grounded frameworks, and narratives that bring to life the people behind the statistics.
We extend our deepest appreciation to all the women farmers, traditional food producers, and guardians of local traditions in Sambas, North Kayong, Mempawah, and across West Kalimantan who have generously and patiently shared their life stories.
Our warmest regards go to all of you, the unsung heroes on the front lines of our nation’s food security.
Book Details
Title: Food, Local Wisdom, and Community Resilience
Authors: Mohammad Reza, Umar Syahidin, Roni Antoni, Arif Januardi
ISBN: 9786239902797