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    "data": {
        "id": 1738495,
        "msgid": "pig-feast-sweet-potato-roast-1778730820",
        "date": "2026-05-14 08:29:00",
        "title": "Pig Feast, Sweet Potato Roast",
        "author": "Ferril Dennys",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "The documentary film 'Pesta Babi' by Dandhy Laksono uses a provocative title to draw attention to the destruction of indigenous forests in Papua for large-scale bioethanol and food security projects, leading to the alienation of local communities from their ancestral lands. It highlights symbolic resistance, such as erecting 'red crosses' against corporate land grabs, and alleged militarisation in securing investments. The title refers to the cultural pig feast ritual 'Awon Atatbon' among the Muyu people, symbolising social bonds and their traditional role in preserving Papua's forests as a vital source of sustenance.",
        "content": "<p>A film, even if documentary, still needs a jolt sociologically to\nattract the audience\u2019s attention to watch it. This phenomenon almost\nalways occurs among filmmakers, whatever the type, not just in\ncommercial films like Santet Segoro Pitu, for example, which from its\ntitle alone can pique people\u2019s curiosity to come and watch. The same\napplies to documentary films like Sexy Killers, which raises the issue\nof coal mining, or Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso about the\nJessica Wongso case, where provocative titles and issues serve as entry\npoints for public attention. I think something similar happens with\nPesta Babi, which, if I may read it, is actually like \u2018Pesta Bakar Ubi\u2019,\na distinctive style of Dandhy Laksono\u2019s films that deliberately presents\nsurprises to make people stop, look, and then talk about it. Initially,\nthis film might not have attracted much attention, but when offered\nthrough a free group viewing concept requiring just 15 people to gather,\nsuddenly a new sensation emerged that made people curious. Especially\nwith its stirring title, Pesta Babi, so many people started searching\nfor and discussing it: is its content really about a pig feast as many\npeople imagine? Therefore, anyone who wants to review or give an\nassessment should watch the film first. Do not rush to opine or build\nassumptions before truly seeing the film\u2019s content. This film shows how\ncustomary forests are opened for bioethanol interests and large-scale\nfood security, which ultimately gives rise to a sense of loss of living\nspace and alienation of communities from their own ancestral lands. In\nthat situation, parts of the community carry out symbolic resistance by\nerecting \u2018red crosses\u2019 as a form of rejection against the entry of\ncompanies and land control that is considered to threaten their\nlivelihood and cultural identity. With a duration of about 95 minutes,\nthe film Pesta Babi also spotlights allegations of militarisation in\nsecuring various investment projects taking place in the Papua region.\nOn the other hand, the term Pesta Babi itself is not just a provocative\ntitle, but literally refers to the cultural tradition of the indigenous\nPapuans, especially the Muyu community, through a major customary ritual\ncalled Awon Atatbon. Pigs hold important meaning as a symbol of social\nties, brotherhood, and cultural identity in the life of indigenous\ncommunities. That tradition is a culture of how they preserve the\nforests, even the natural environment in Papua as their \u2018dining\ntable\u2019.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pig-feast-sweet-potato-roast-1778730820",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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