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Bakureh Project
Initiated by Gubuak Kopi
2018
Solok, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Bakureh Project
Initiated by Gubuak Kopi
2018
Solok, West Sumatra, Indonesia
The Bakureh Project explores the cultural value of the local “gotong royong” (joint) cooking. Although gotong royong is a nationwide concept, “Bakureh” looks into the local specificities of passing on knowledge and organising cooking together. Professionals and community members document the variety of food and dishes, related activities, philosophies, and values.
The Gubuak Kopi collective is a non-profit cultural studies and development organisation that has been gradually developing since 2011. Gubuak Kopi translates to “Coffee Hut,” a space to meet, spend time together, chat, and discuss. It started with a group of artist friends, who collected information on local traditions. Today, Gubuak Kopi runs various projects documenting local traditions rooted in agriculture. The collective organises collaborations with professionals (artists, writers, and researchers) and citizens. Gubuak Kopi also developed local media and archiving systems and invites artists for residencies to work with the data collected.
Book cover of the Bakureh Project