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Written on 06 October 2017

By: Wima Brahmantya

"I thank everyone, and especially the farmers".

That was the answer from Hiroshi Ueda, a young man from Japan who is currently interning at Keboen Kopi Karanganjar when I asked him why he "worships" the food in front of him.

"Do all Japanese people do it, regardless of religion?" I asked again.

Yes, most Japanese people do, regardless of religion, and atheists are no exception. Hiroshi himself said "his religion is not clear"

I think it is a noble tradition. "Thanking the farmers" shows how much respect the nation has for the farmers.

While most of us do not. Even though our country is largely supported by agriculture. Farming is the profession of most Indonesians. But farmers are also a group that is often defeated in various matters that occur in this country.

In our eyes, farmers are synonymous with backwardness and poverty. We look down on them. And not many are interested in going into agriculture.

An irony for a country that relies heavily on the agricultural sector. It all starts with the lack of respect for farmers.

This afternoon I learnt a valuable lesson from Hiroshi. I hope this little story from me inspires you to revive the culture of respecting farmers, which can start from the dinner table.

Tonight I started telling the Jaga Nusantara not to waste the food in front of us.

"Finish the rice, son... poor farmer..."

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