When we decide to go to Baduy, it’s good we know where and what things to do in Baduy. Here are the reviews.
Stay A Night In Villagers House
The Baduy community is well known for its local wisdom that still retains the culture and traditions of its ancestors. As the following phrase “lojor teu meunang dipotong, pondok teu meunang disambung”. However, although they keep their traditions very strong, they remain very friendly and very open to interact with outsiders. Including the visitors who visited Baduy. As a proof, they usually offer a house for us to stay when visiting there. So if one day go to Baduy, try to stay with them to get closer and get to know the culture.
Join the Fathers In Baduy To Make Palm Sugar
The livelihood of Baduy residents is farmers. They plant rice on slopes called “huma” and also plant productive trees such as durian, jackfruit and other fruits. In addition men usually have other jobs that are looking for honey and make palm sugar. For this thing, that is to make palm sugar. When we visit Baduy, we can ask the people we live in whether he makes palm sugar? If he answers yes, then ask to go to the sugar-making place called “saung”. Believe me, once we go to saung we certainly want to go back to Saung again.
Read also, Kawalu: A Fasting Tradition of Baduy People
Take Photo with Baduy People
This one thing is a mandatory thing. Because we can document our memories while in Baduy. We can ask Invite some Baduy people to take pictures together so that the memories feel more beautiful. But there are exceptions to this one. Remember photographs, videos and other electronic devices should only be used in outer Baduy (Baduy Luar) only, do not use in inner Baduy because it is prohibited. We must respect with their culture so that they also respect with us.
Buying Souvenirs
Memories of photographs are usually not enough. To complete, we can buy souvenirs sold directly by residents Baduy. Usually they sell items such as iket, koja, bracelet, woven and honey. By buying goods there, we also help to increase the economy of Baduy community.
Visit The Tourism Places Near Baduy
After overnight stay at Baduy, we can visit other tourism places around Baduy. If we want to visit tourism culture, arround Baduy itself there are many traditional villages such as, Kasepuhan Pasir Eurih, Kasepuhan Cisungsang, Kasepuhan Citorek, Kasepuhan Karang and others. If you want to visit natural tourism places, you can visit Sawarna Beach, Tea Plantation in Cikuya, Curug Munding waterfall, Sangiang Cave, Hutan Adat Kasepuhan Karang, rafting in Cipanas and many more.
