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Karyamulya Village in the Kesambi District of Cirebon City holds interesting and authentic community-based cultural tourism potential. Although it is not as popular as Sunyaragi Cave or Trusmi Batik Village, Karyamulya is beginning to transform into a creative and educational destination.
Cultural Arts Village RW 11: A Cultural Tourism Center
In 2022, the City Government of Cirebon inaugurated RW 11 in Karyamulya as a Character-Based Cultural Arts Village. This initiative arose from the enthusiasm of the residents who wanted to revive traditional arts such as Cirebon mask dance, glass painting, wooden mask crafts, and distinctive Cirebon batik. Not only an exhibition place, this site also holds art training for children and teenagers, making it an attractive destination for educational tourism.Visitors can participate in workshops on mask making, batik, and enjoy traditional dance performances directly from local artists. With a friendly village atmosphere and rich cultural ambiance, the tourism experience here feels intimate and authentic.
Purnama Festival: Space for Residents’ Cultural Expression
One of Karyamulya’s tourism attractions is the Purnama Arts & Culture Festival. This event is held regularly in the village field and presents various cultural attractions: dance performances, traditional food bazaars, craft exhibitions, and art competitions between residents. This festival is not only entertainment, but also a form of preserving and regenerating local values that are shown directly to tourists.
Traditional Culinary Tourism
Karyamulya also has a wealth of culinary delights that are worth tasting. On one corner of Kandang Perahu Street, there is a family that has been producing traditional lontong manually since the 1970s. The manufacturing process, which still maintains old techniques, gives it a distinctive taste. In addition to lontong, various snacks such as apem, gemblong, and skin crackers are treats that strengthen the appeal of culinary tourism in this area.
Religious Rituals: Spiritual Heritage in Tourism
Karyamulya residents still maintain religious traditions and local rituals such as Ngapem in the month of Safar—the tradition of making and distributing apem cakes as a symbol of warding off disaster and a form of gratitude. This tradition is carried out in a solemn and cooperative atmosphere, becoming part of an interesting spiritual experience for cultural and religious tourists. In addition, village religious studies, selamatan, and other socio-religious activities are still routinely carried out, showing the harmony between culture and spirituality.
