Have we ever considered that what we eat every day is not merely a physical necessity, but also an integral part of the culture that shapes our identity as Indonesians? This question serves as the starting point for an intriguing discussion in the Belantara Podcast, which this time features lecturers from the Indonesian Literature Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Diponegoro University.
In this episode, the Indonesian Literature lecturers are not here to give a formal three-credit lecture, but to share stories from their research on cuisine, culture, and society. Through a literary and cultural approach, they explore how food becomes a medium rich in meaning—from its history and social symbols to its role in shaping community identity.
“Food is not just about taste, but also about who we are, where we come from, and how we interpret everyday life,” was one of the interesting reflections from the discussion.
This podcast invites listeners to view cuisine from a humanities perspective—that every dish has its own story and cultural value. From traditional kitchens to modern dining tables, Indonesian cuisine records a long journey of social interaction, migration, and cultural heritage that continues to live on in society.
Through the Belantara Podcast, Indonesian Literature lecturers at FIB Undip strive to bridge the academic world with the wider public, presenting relevant, light, and inspiring research results. This approach demonstrates that literary and cultural studies are always closely tied to daily life, even through something as simple as food.
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