Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you're all doing well. I want to congratulate you on Ladies of Hive's anniversary. It's been an incredible journey, providing an interesting weekly writing theme. And it always makes me want to participate.
So, for this community's anniversary, what will I give you? I'll give you tumpeng (rice cone) and yellow rice. My mother usually makes this for my birthday. So, for me, yellow rice is sacred.
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A long time ago, when it was my birthday, my mother always made this. After praying with my father, the yellow rice was eaten and shared with the closest neighbors. Yellow rice has become sacred to me and my family.
Back when I was working, yellow rice was often made for me on birthdays. If there was a company anniversary, you made tumpeng. Yellow rice and tumpeng in Indonesia are very sacred. I only have this for special occasions.
In Sundanese philosophy, tumpeng (yellow rice cone) symbolizes prayer, hope, gratitude, and a request for prosperity. The yellow color of the rice is interpreted as a symbol of glory. Meanwhile, the side dishes, which are rich in protein, symbolize harmony with nature.
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So, for the Ladies of Hive's anniversary, I will send tumpeng rice. As the name suggests, tumpeng rice has a very deep meaning. It also reflects my family's culture. My mother always makes yellow rice for her daughter's birthday. We all pray and share it with our neighbors.
This community's anniversary is very meaningful to me. Therefore, tumpeng is a symbol that I will serve to this community. This food is a part of Indonesian culture. So, I'm happy to introduce this culture to the members of this community. That's all I can share. What do you think? Is it the same as what I feel?
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