Pengenalan Makanan Khas Bugis kepada Ibu PKK dan KWT sebagai Upaya Pelestarian Budaya Kuliner di Dukuh Maesan Wetan, Kalurahan Wahyuharjo, DIY Yogyakarta

Abstract

Preserving culinary heritage faces challenges such as shifting consumption patterns, a growing preference for modern foods, and limited public knowledge—outside the food's region of origin—regarding specific traditional dishes. This community service initiative aimed to introduce signature Bugis dishes to members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) and Women Farmers' Groups (KWT) in Maesan Wetan Hamlet, Wahyuharjo Village, Lendah District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, while simultaneously fostering appreciation for the culinary diversity of the Indonesian archipelago. The activity employed a participatory approach involving presentations, discussions, demonstrations, hands-on preparation, and reflection on the participants' experiences. The food introduced in the activity includes qq and sanggara' balanda as a representation of South Sulawesi culinary knowledge. The results demonstrated that combining introductions with hands-on experience enabled participants to gain knowledge regarding the dishes' names, ingredients, preparation methods, flavor profiles, and cultural contexts. Interactions during the event also facilitated a knowledge exchange between Bugis culture and the local community. This initiative illustrates that culinary introduction can serve as an educational and participatory strategy to strengthen cultural appreciation and act as a starting point for the sustainable preservation of culinary knowledge.