Hunting Takjil

 

The atmosphere of hunting takjil before breaking the fast

 

By : Wind Spirit & Starlight ô Friday, 07 April 2023

 

                               

“hunting for takjil is one of the most enjoyable things in the fasting month, Said Anonymous”

Kota Tangerang - The city of Tangerang, which is located west of Jakarta, is no less lively with the atmosphere of takjil hunting during the holy month of Ramadan. In the Cemara Perum 1 Karawaci area, the people of Tangerang celebrate the time of breaking their fast by looking for delicious and various takjil along the cypress road.

Towards breaking time, the streets of Cemara Perum 1 were filled with women, children, gentlemen, young masters and others. Various takjil sellers gather with carts and tables lined up, offering appetizing dishes. The smell of fragrant spices and sweets fills the air, attracting the attention of passing motorists and pedestrians.

Takjil vendors in Cemara offer a variety of special Ramadan dishes. There are kolak pisang, es buah segar, kurma, bubur sumsum, gorengan and various other traditional snacks. The colorful food is appetizing, making visitors tempted to taste it. Merchants kindly serve customers with a smile, provide advice and recommendations for those who are confused about choosing the takjil that suits their taste.

 

Many families, young people and communities flock to come to feel the warmth and togetherness that is created during takjil targets. They share stories, interact with each other, and enjoy takjil dishes while waiting for the opening time to arrive.

In another side, One of the unique things that is no less in this Perum 1 area, has many kinds of food and drinks. one of the drinks that hits here is the all-round ice seller Rp. 3000 for a small cup and Rp 5000 for a large cup depending on the taste. This ice is commonly referred to as Aquarium Ice because it is very long and has a lot of buyers

Apart from looking for takjil, takjil hunters in Cemara are also an opportunity to support local businesses. Takjil traders are part of the local community who try to provide the best for the community. By buying takjil from them, the community also contributes to driving the local economy.

The atmosphere of hunting for takjil at Cemara Kota Tangerang is not only about finding delicious dishes, but also about creating precious moments with family, friends and neighbours. The spirit of Ramadan and the joy of hunting takjil strengthen ties of friendship and increase togetherness in fasting.

As the breaking time draws near, the atmosphere at Cemara is getting livelier. The audience happily brought home their favorite takjil to enjoy with their families. The spirit of takjil targets at Cemara Kota Tangerang is an integral part of the Ramadan tradition that brings warmth and happiness to everyone's heart.

For the price of each meal, it starts from IDR 2,500 – IDR 6,000. These prices are still relatively cheap in this era, the food offered is no less tasty and delicious and clean.

The environment here provides several trash cans for visiting people to keep the environment clean. Even if they are lazy to throw garbage in its place, I've seen people put their trash in their trouser pockets and maybe throw it away later.