Malang is not about mountains and
beaches. When you go to the south part, you will find a quiet place which is
perfect for your short escape.
Bululawang is one of the small village in Malang
country side district and has been known for leather crafts. Not only famous for their leather
good, this village also has a typical Indonesian village which is quiet, has nice ambiance, a lot of rice filed and fruit
plantation around their area.
People of Bululawang are mostly work
as farmer and leather craftman. Just like typical of traditional village in
Java, they use Javanese language. They also still hold the strong culture such
as being polite to elder. You can not call elder people directly by their name,
so you need to use “Bapak” or “Ibu” to show respect and politeness. People are
usually very friendly and nice. They know and tend to help each other very
well.
As a farmer, they use to go to rice
field so early in the morning. Thus, they bring their lunch from their home and
eat it together with other farmers in a small rest area called “gubug”. It is a
small gazebo usually placed in the corner of rice fields, a perfect place to
rest.
Since there are a lot of rice field plantation, they always cook food from the best ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always easy to find in dining table. The unique thing is, they usually eat together in the floor with the mattress. There will be a lot of food and they will sit on the mattress enjoying their lunch or dinner together with family or friends.
The best way to enjoy this village area is by cycling just like local people. The weather is still clean and fresh without any pollution so it is perfect for you two who is tired with chaotic life in the city. You can stop by when you see the local child playing kite and join them. There is also a hidden gem where you can enjoy the fresh water spring.
