The Wisdom from Nyuncung Hamlet

At the foot of Mount Nyuncung a group of villagers is set to remain. They adopt local wisdom and tradition in managing their natural environs.

March 17, 2010

IT was drizzling and foggy in Nyuncung hamlet, Malasari village, Nanggung district, Bogor regency that afternoon. A cold mountain wind was blowing gently. As far as the eyes could see, green fields were spreading like carpets. Hills and plantations were covered with various kinds of vegetation. Mount Nyuncung stood in the distance. The air was fresh for not being polluted by exhaust gases of vehicles in the hamlet located around six hours’ driv

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