Tomira, for the People of Kulon Progo

Kompas/Ferganata Indra Riatmoko

Employees arrange merchandise at Tomira (a store owned by the people) on Jalan Wates, Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta, on March 29. The modern retail store is managed by a cooperative and presents a display room for various local products in Kulon Progo.

Macing, growol sticks and wader fish chips are names of snacks. At Tomira, which means “store belonging to the people in Sentolo district, Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta,” these treats are quite popular.

Traditional snacks made by local farmers and business people look exclusive. The food is packaged impressively and put in racks located at the front of the store, positioned near similar snacks from Kulon Progo.