cirebon cullinary Introduction to Cigugur Village
The Kuningan Regency, West Java village, is famous for its tolerance and
plurality culture. People call the village Cigugur Village, which has more than
7,000 people. In the west, the Cigugur Village border is Ciremai Mount. The
Kuningan sub-district borders the north, and the Kadugede sub-district
borders the south. Meanwhile, in the north, the border is Kramatmulya District.
This village also has various potentials that can help the village development
process.
Nature Potential
Located right at the foot of Mount Ciremai, Cigugur Village excels in its natural
potential. Many people in this place work as farmers. This shows that this
village has quite extensive agricultural land. In addition to farming, many
villagers also own animal farms. Cigugur villagers have several types of animal
farms, including cattle, goats, chickens, and pigs.
Economic Potential
In the economic sector, Cigugur Village has the advantage of having several
natural tourist destinations. The first is Mayasih City Park. Mayasih City
Park will present tourists with a view of natural stone, the result of the eruption
of Mount Ciremai. The second is Balong Girang. Balong Girang is a tourist
attraction in the form of a natural spring pool. In addition, Balong Girang is also
the habitat of one of the rare, the Kancra Bodas. Beyond that, these two attractions also have their own mystical stories that are interesting to find
out.
Cultural Potential
The cultural potential of Cigugur Village is also very high. Cigugur villagers celebrate one traditional festival to mark the harvest. This festival is called Seren Taun and is celebrated every 22nd of Rayagung (Sundanese Calendar). The villagers will celebrate the traditional Seren Taun ceremony for approximately five days. The enthusiasm for the Seren Taun event from residents outside the city, even the country.
Challenge and Solution for Cigugur Village
With the various potentials Cigugur Village, it will not be separated from challenges. The tourism-economy sector shows the challenges that the village faces. The two tourist attractions mentioned above have experienced a significant decline in visitors in recent years. This is due to new tourist attractions in other areas that attract more out-of-town tourists. The right solution to this problem is tourist attractions through social media.
Author: Raka Mulyana
