Unexpectedly, This Hajj Pilgrims' Homesickness Remedy Turns Out to Be a Madrasa Student's Creation
So' Taw, an instant soto concocted by students of MAN 2 Kebumen, Central Java, was carried thousands of kilometers to Saudi Arabia as provisions for Indonesian hajj pilgrims and officers. The product was born from entrepreneurship activities at the madrasa and has grown to be trusted for the hajj journey. Practical, long-lasting, and rich in Nusantara flavors, So' Taw symbolizes the success of madrasa education in producing economically valuable innovations.
The name So' Taw is short for Soto Taman Winangun, a legendary Kebumen culinary, as a tribute to local heritage. The Head of Early Religious Education and Islamic Boarding Schools at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Kebumen, H. Fakhrudin, admitted this product helps cure homesickness with its savory and delicious taste. Its presence in the Holy Land also serves as a cultural diplomacy of Indonesian cuisine within the global Muslim community.
The Head of MAN 2 Kebumen expressed pride in student creations that have reached the international stage. This proves that madrasas can be a space for young entrepreneurs to emerge, encouraging students not only to seek jobs but to create jobs. So' Taw has obtained a halal certificate, providing consumers with a sense of safety.
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