By Sukowati Utami JI, Hukama News – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 04:05 PM | Via HUKAMA NEWS (NTFP-EP Asia cross-post)

PARARA (Panen Raya Nusantara) is a community-based initiative that promotes local products, healthy food, and handicrafts from indigenous peoples across Indonesia through its biennial festival and physical store, PARARA Ethical Store & Restaurant. The focus is on sustainability,
Local Food, and supporting indigenous economies.

Through various programs, including field trips like this, PARARA brings the public together with real practices at the grassroots. Maria Cristina S. Guerrero from PARARA said that building food awareness is not enough through campaigns but requires hands-on experience. Learn more