I went to a local mall in Banyuwangi yesterday and several young boys, some were even as young as 7 year old, approached me in the parking area to offer traditional dessert called Bongko Kopyor.
I felt heartbroken. This is not the year 1800s yet there are still some children who were born into a life of poverty and misfortune and have to work to survive. I bought some bongko kopyor from some boys for Rp 2.000 (20 cents) each. I hoped I didn't support child labor.
Bongko kopyor is a traditional dessert from Gresik, East Java. The one sold in Banyuwangi has evolved from its original recipe. It is usually sold only during Ramadhan, the moslem fasting month. I really had a good time tasting the sweet and savory
I felt heartbroken. This is not the year 1800s yet there are still some children who were born into a life of poverty and misfortune and have to work to survive. I bought some bongko kopyor from some boys for Rp 2.000 (20 cents) each. I hoped I didn't support child labor.
Bongko kopyor is a traditional dessert from Gresik, East Java. The one sold in Banyuwangi has evolved from its original recipe. It is usually sold only during Ramadhan, the moslem fasting month. I really had a good time tasting the sweet and savory