Qufe

Not everyone can walk fast. But not everyone chooses to stop

Her steps are not as fast as they used to be

Since the injury, she moves more slowly

With a stick in her hand, she still walks to the farm every day

Following paths she has known for years

The land is not large—about one hectare

But that is where everything is kept alive

Some days, the harvest is not much
Not even a full basket

Still, she gathers them.
Little by little

Not because it is easy,
but because there is no reason to stop

In Gasing, stories like this are not rare

Through
Sustainability Lot – Arabika Gasing
we aim to ensure farms like this continue to exist

Among those stories is
Mama Yuliana
Champion of Gasing Origin

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Arabika Gasing
Berry • tropical fruit • chocolate

Tongkonan is a traditional ancestral house found in the Toraja ethnic group or tribe of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. These houses are characterized by their unique boat-shaped roofs, intricate carvings, and elevated wooden structures. The Tongkonan serves as the focal point of Torajan cultural and spiritual life.

Torajanese believe, the Tongkonan is not just a physical dwelling but also a sacred space where ancestral spirits reside. It is believed that the spirits of deceased family members continue to watch over and protect the living family members in the Tongkonan. The spiritual significance of the Tongkonan is deeply rooted in the Torajan animistic beliefs that honor the connection between the living, the dead, and the natural world.

The Tongkonan plays a central role in various Torajan rituals and ceremonies, including funeral rites, weddings, and harvest celebrations. These ceremonies are conducted to honor and appease the ancestral spirits and seek their blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the community.

Overall, the Tongkonan represents the Torajan people’s strong reverence for their ancestors, their spiritual connection to the natural world, and their cultural identity. It serves as a symbol of continuity between past, present, and future generations, embodying the rich spiritual heritage of the Toraja tribal group.