Traditional Brown Sugar

Witness local wisdom firsthand in the traditional process of making brown sugar (gula merah). You will be invited to see how local artisans skillfully process palm or coconut sap (nira) into sweet, natural brown sugar. See everything from the process of cooking the sap over a wood-fired stove to molding it in bamboo or coconut shell casts. This is an authentic experience that allows you to learn, taste, and even buy fresh brown sugar products directly from the makers.

Activities:

Demonstration of the sap-cooking process.
Explanation of raw material selection.
Tasting of fresh sap and newly made brown sugar.
Opportunity to purchase products as souvenirs.