Our Fruits Become Our Identity

To turn fruits into a national identity, we need a way to make the chosen fruit suitable as a characteristic of the Indonesian nation. This fruit must be available in the export market.

KOMPAS/RADITYA HELABUMI

Pineapple that has been picked is transferred to a transport truck to be brought to the factory from the plantation of PT Great Giant Pinneapple (GGP), Central Lampung, Lampung, Wednesday (16/6/2021). Pineapple occupies the first position for national fruit exports.

A nation is always looking for its identity. A strong identity will increasingly unite the people and provide economic benefits. Fruits are frequently used as that identity.

Pride as a nation arises because of the existence of fruits that get the right and proper place. Costa Rica is known as the land of bananas. New Zealand is famous for its kiwi fruit. They always promote and present fruits as their source of national pride on various occasions.