Getting to Know Papeda as Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Papeda was designated as Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2015. And, there are still others that have been designated as Indonesia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. At that time, 121 Indonesian Intangible Cultural Heritage designations from all provinces. Among them are Coto Makassar from South Sulawesi, Dayak/Sintang Ikat Weaving from West Kalimantan, Koteka from Papua, Lempah Kuning from Bangka Belitung, and Gambang Kromong from DKI Jakarta. Papeda may already be known to some Indonesians. However, for some others, this food may feel strange. Papeda is a typical food of the people of…