ER
THE attraction of a tourist village is not only about the unpretentious rural atmosphere, coupled with its natural panorama. Each tourist village also has potential in the realm of the creative economy through its distinctive products. Starting from culinary products to handicrafts, which can be used as gifts for loved ones.
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Uno, explained that the development of tourist villages which is one of the flagship programs of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is expected to be a driving force for the recovery of the tourism sector and the creative economy.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy’s flagship program, which is expected to be able to touch people throughout the archipelago, is the development of 244 tourist villages that we are targeting by 2024 to become independent tourist villages,” said Minister Sandiaga Uno, in mid-March 2021.
In order to get to know the creative economy products that can be obtained from a visit to a tourist village, let’s look at the following reviews:
Wastra
Traditional cloth or wastra is one of Indonesia’s wealth which can also be found in tourist villages. When visiting Lumban Bulbul Tourism Village in Toba, North Sumatra Province, it is advisable not to miss hunting for the charming and elegant Toba ulos.
Culinary
The culinary thing in Indonesia is an adventure that will never end. When visiting an area, we are sure to be treated to a variety of food and drink menus. For example, when visiting the Penglipuran Tourism Village in Bangli, Bali Province, try its special culinary delights, namely loloh cemcem and sueg. Guaranteed you will be lulled by its distinctive taste.
Handycrafts
The uniqueness in each region is not only limited to literature and culinary arts, handicrafts are also a product of the creative economy that is appropriate to be used as souvenirs. If you want something different, try visiting the Karangrejo Tourism Village in Magelang, Central Java Province, to hunt for stone carving crafts typical of the Borobudur area. The exoticism of this product will make anyone amazed when they see it.
But there are things that must be considered when buying creative economy products in tourist villages, namely never to ignore health protocols. Starting from wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap.
So, to get more inspiration about Indonesian tourism and creative economy, let’s follow the IG account @pesonaid_travel, Facebook: @pesonaid_travel or visit the website: www.indonesia.travel. [traveltext.id]
