Manado: Minahasan Cooking Class and Market Tour｜Indonesia

This activity introduces the culture and characteristics of the Minahasa people, the native inhabitants of North Sulawesi Province. Participants will be picked up from their accommodations in Manado, Tomohon, Bitung, or Tangkoko and taken directly to Tomohon Traditional Market to buy all the ingredients needed for the class. Participants will spend approximately 1.5 hours at the market, exploring it and observing how people buy and sell daily necessities.

Afterward, participants will be taken to the traditional village of Tombulu. Tombulu Traditional Village is a special place in Tomohon, Minahasa, created to introduce visitors to Minahasa culture and traditions, such as traditional music and dance. Upon arrival, participants will be welcomed with the Kabarasan dance, a typical Minahasa dance for welcoming guests.

The cooking class begins with cleaning all the necessary spices and ingredients. Friendly local people will guide participants, who will listen to traditional Kolintang music as they cook. Once the food is ready, participants will enjoy the meal they prepared in a local atmosphere, accompanied by Kolintang music.

After the meal, participants will be dropped off at their accommodations.