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However, within cities, everything is called "kue" due to a strong Chinese presence in the area. Chinese descendants prefer to use their own language rather than learning the various terms. |
However, within cities, everything is called "kue" due to a strong Chinese presence in the area. Chinese descendants prefer to use their own language rather than learning the various terms. |
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This term ''kue'' would later spread to suburbs and villages as they became urbanized, somewhat blurring the lines between what constitutes 'native food' and what doesn't |
This term ''kue'' would later spread to suburbs and villages as they became urbanized, somewhat blurring the lines between what constitutes 'native food' and what doesn't. |
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== Controversy == |
== Controversy == |
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Jajan Pasar (Javanese: market snacks) refers to traditional Javanese cakes sold in the Javanese markets.
Jajan Pasar is the term original used to refer to a traditional Javanese snacks. The other words that are used to refer to Jajan Pasar include roti (from Sanskrit "rotika" which means Indian flat bread) for any baked food, bolu (from Portuguese "bolo" which means sponge cakes) for sponge cake or cakes with the same texture, and kue (from a Chinese word) for Chinese snacks and birthday cakes.
However, within cities, everything is called "kue" due to a strong Chinese presence in the area. Chinese descendants prefer to use their own language rather than learning the various terms.
This term kue would later spread to suburbs and villages as they became urbanized, somewhat blurring the lines between what constitutes 'native food' and what doesn't.
Younger generations believe that traditional Javanese snacks do not really exist since the name "kue" suggests that everything is Chinese.
This has led to many debates and has often left young Javanese thinking that their culture has contributed nothing. Some believe that their culture has been stolen.