Eating in Indonesia

Most Indonesians live in villages or small towns, or at least grew up there before they joined the rush to the big cities. Even if their families have been city-dwellers for generations, the roots and tendrils of the extended family reach far back, often to the countryside of Another ‘island which may be hundreds of miles away. However) great the distance, the family will try to be together to celebrate Lebaran, the end of the Moslem fasting-month, when gifts are exchanged, mutual forgiveness is begged for the year’s shortcomings, and great meals prepared.