Girl Without Nasab & Ningrat Son

The Solo Jadoel Festival

After all the independence events were completed, approximately two weeks now Indi, Satria, with Nakula and Sadewa and the entire Hadinata family returned to the city of Solo. Even so, Indi and Satria bring their own car because later they will definitely stay in Solo longer.

"We go to Solo again, well, Pa," Indi told her husband.

"Yes, there is another festival in Solo. See UMKM stand Feast Eyang Rama," Satria replied.

MSMEs invited this time were indeed chosen by MSMEs in jadoel culinary centers. Herbal drink itself is also a jadoel drink, so long even since the era of ancestors. Jamu Sido Mulya itself has stood for more than a century, so it is indeed the gait of Jamu Sido Mulya is fairly long.

Taking a journey of approximately two hours, finally Satria arrived also in the city of Solo. Every time he came home to Solo, making Satria as nostalgic because his childhood was spent in Solo, as well as when graduating from college Satria also returned to Solo, although occasionally go to Jogjakarta to meet Indi when they are still dating first.

"Papa's city, Nang. Papa used to be as small as you lived in Solo" Indi told his two sons.

"Papa as a child is also as good as you, Nang," said Satria who was deliberately joking.

"Believe, Pa. Now it's a cute Papa," Indi replied.

"Right. After all this time, being praised by his own wife was a profanity, Yang."

Both of them laughed along with babbles from Nakula and Sadewa so that made the car became crowded. This time, Satria did not go to his house but to the Surakarta City Hall where the Solo Jadoel Festival was held. So did Dad Pandu who followed by his own car to the event venue.

"Assalamualaikum, Pak Bima and Bu Galuh," said Dad Pandu and Mother Ervita together.

"Sugeng siyang, Eyang," said Indi and Satria.

So happy Rama Bima and Bu Galuh, the family and besan from Jogja really came. "Sugeng rawuh ...."

The Besan greeted warmly. It is pleasant when the relationship between the vessels is close and friendly, just as the State family and the Hadinata family are friendly and warm. It is like a big family to meet.

"Drink herbs first. Original home concoction," said Rama Bima.

Indeed there is one special bottle stored Rama Bima, containing the herb Rice Pusur made by Bu Galuh. It is intended for the iron that comes from Jogjakarta.

"Special guest, special drink huh Mr Bima?" ask Dad Pandu.

"Must dong. Indicated (drunk in Javanese fine krama), Pak Pandu and family," replied Rama Bima.

Finally Dad Pandu, Mother Ervita, and Irene enjoy a glass of mushroom Rice that tastes really good. There is even a warm sensation in the throat after drinking it. The quality of herbal medicine made by the family of the country does not need to be doubted.

"This recipe is original from Eyang Buyutu Satria loh, Mr. Pandu. Hasn't changed. The composition of kencur, rice, and sugar are all according to the recipe of Eyang Buyut," the story of Rama Bima.

"Excellent Mr Bima, already the third generation well means? The record is indeed Mr Bima?" ask Dad Pandu.

Rama Bima then nodded his head. "There's Mr. Pandu, there's everything."

"Like Batik Galery belongs to Bu Ervi well, until there are all batik motifs from the days of Eyang Hadinata Buyut and revealed continuously," replied Bu Galuh.

"So not to be lost, ma'am. Young people also learn from the batik that used to only be worn by the king and also people who serve the king in the palace, until finally the general public can also wear batik. Although there is still a special motive that can only be worn by the King alone," replied Mother Ervita.

Batik is like that too. Judging from its history only the king and the king's servant in the palace can wear batik cloth. Until finally batik became a fabric motif that is worn by the wider community and become objects of world cultural heritage. However, in Surakarta and Jogjakarta itself there is a batik motif that is only intended for the King. Ordinary people are not allowed to wear them.

After that the State family and Hadinata family saw various exhibitions in the past there was an old edition newspaper, Gatra Magazine which is a magazine written in Javanese, then there are photos of the city of Solo tempoe doeloe. There is Pasar Gede, Gapura Gladag, the construction of Sebelas Maret University for the first time, Gandrung Lodge and some places in Solo that are so iconic.

"Near his house is Bu Ervi," said Bu Galuh pointing to an old photo of Eleven March on the east side of Solo.

"Excite, Ma. I used to go to college there, only a few semesters," replied Mother Ervita while recalling her college period that was not completed because it used to contain Indi and she had to leave the campus.

"This is Bengawan Solo in ancient times" said Rama Bima.

The legendary river in Solo is still so many bamboo trees on the right and left side. The camera lens shot with black and white color is as if it really invites visitors to the exhibition nostalgic to Solo first. All the photos seemed to tell all the memories for everyone.

"There are old school snacks as well, monggo ...."

Finally Rama Bima treat various old snacks for his besan. There are fried Gatot, Cake Apem, Lenjongan, and various other typical Solo snacks.

"Enjoyed, if not more," said Rama Bima.

"If to Solo must be culinary tourism with Besan this loh. Always," said Mother Ervita.

"Went to Solo, Mrs Ervi. It was jamu already, now enjoying old school snacks. Sate Kerenya delicious, Mom," said Bu Galuh.

Sate Kere itself is a satay made from soft tempe and then burned like satay. In the past, satay with meat can only be enjoyed by the rich. For commoners when they wanted satay, it could only make it from a kingly tempe. Every food has historical value, that is a sure thing.

"Mbak Indi and Satria if you want to snack can be loh, there muter around the two," said Rama Bima.

"Already, Rama. It was already muters. Not expecting Plaza Balaikota could be a place to attract public attention" said Indi.

"Solo always innovates, Mrs Indi," replied Rama Bima.

"Again, Rama. Really creative. All MSMEs are moving too. The wheels of the economy are also moving this," Indi replied.

"True, our herbs also have additional blessings. Can provide bonuses for employees, "reply Rama.

Sometimes I feel nostalgic for the past. Whether it's an ancient newspaper, an ancient portrait, and a legendary meal. Remembering memories by sowing despair for the future. Because the present and the future do not exist if they cannot pass through the past.