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Juwiring Klaten's Unique Umbrellas Attract Local and International Tourists

Tanjung Village is a village located in the easternmost area of ​​Klaten Regency in the Juwiring sub-district, which has an umbrella industry factory since the Dutch colonial era in the sub-district of MUTO umbrellas, traditional umbrellas. And in the 1980s the Muto umbrella industry increasingly fell due to the presence of factory umbrellas. However, with very high enthusiasm, traditional umbrella craftsmen innovated to make painted umbrellas and decorative umbrellas. So that umbrellas began to rise again even because the manufacturing process is very unique and traditional and has a very artistic value, our village is visited by many tourists both domestic and foreign. The purpose of tourists is to want to know both the history and how to make umbrellas, some also take selfies with umbrella decorations and can also learn to paint umbrellas. Finally, in 2021, Kani Village received a Regent's Decree as a Tourist Village in Klaten City. The uniqueness of the Juwiring umbrella touris...

Savory Kepel Khas Klaten, a Legendary Snack that Still Exists

Of the many takjil culinary delights that circulate during Ramadan, Kepel is one of the most popular among Klaten people. This flour-based preparation with a mixture of spices sells well when it's time to break the fast. If interpreted in terms of language, kepel or kepelan means grip, this is because the process of making kepel is clenched in the palm of your hand. This snack is very easy to find throughout Klaten Regency. But launching from the Central Java Provincial Government page, the original maker came from residents of Keden Village, Pedan District, Klaten . It is known that this legendary snack has been around since the 1970s. Ingredients for Making Kepel Kepel is made from wheat flour, which is added with onions, salt, water and then kneaded and fried. This simple food has a savory and crunchy taste that is loved by many people. In the past, kepel makers used to mix cow offal, such as tripe, but this is no longer done. Generally, kepel snacks are favored by children beca...