The natural beauty on the slopes of Mount Salak not only offers pristine nature tourism potential, but also witnesses the perseverance of the residents of Kampung Sinarwangi, Tapos 1 Village, Tenjolaya District, Bogor Regency. Amidst the agricultural routines that dominate the area, some local residents are skilled at processing traditional snacks as a means to support their family economy.
One of the artisans who has consistently persisted until now is Arni (55). She produces ranggining and rangginang, two traditional Sundanese snacks that are often considered the same by the general public, despite having different characteristics. Arni explained that the fundamental difference lies in the raw materials, where rangginang uses glutinous rice, while ranggining is made from processed flour.
For Arni, the activity of making these savory snacks is not just a daily routine, but the driving wheel of the household economy. She caters to orders for various events such as weddings, thanksgiving ceremonies, and family gatherings. Her products are sold at a very affordable price of one thousand rupiah per piece, with an average order volume ranging from 200 to 300 pieces per order.
Entering special moments such as the run-up to Eid al-Fitr, the demand for ranggining and rangginang experiences a significant surge, reaching thousands of pieces. For the residents of Kampung Sinarwangi, the majority of whom earn their living as farmers, income from this home culinary sector is an important aid to supplement daily household needs.
The existence of the micro-enterprise run by Arni proves that local wisdom in the form of traditional culinary arts is able to become a pillar of family economic resilience in remote areas. This consistent effort not only generates economic value, but also ensures that the region's unique culinary heritage continues to exist and be known by future generations.
