Cirebon Regency implements local greeting to preserve tradition

Cirebon (ANTARA) - The Cirebon Regency government in West Java has begun implementing the use of a distinctive local greeting, “Kulanun-Mangga”, as a step towards preserving traditions and strengthening the region’s cultural identity.

The policy was introduced to coincide with the commemoration of the 544th anniversary of Cirebon Regency on Thursday (2/4), said Cirebon Regent Imron when contacted in Cirebon on Friday.

He explained that the use of this greeting is part of efforts to revive the values of local wisdom that have long been embedded in the community.

The term “Kulanun-Mangga”, according to Imron, is not something new as it has been a longstanding habit that is now being revived to become more widely known.

“If we meet, there is a habit that becomes our distinctive feature. That’s what we’re bringing back now,” he said.

According to him, the implementation of this greeting is not intended to replace the national or religious greetings already used by the community.

On the contrary, he stated that the presence of “Kulanun-Mangga” actually complements the variety of greetings that reflect Cirebon’s local identity.

He added that in the future, the use of this distinctive greeting will be habitualised in every speech at events, both in the local government environment and in the general community.

Imron emphasised that the local government is committed to continuously preserving and developing culture as an important part of the identity of the people of Cirebon.

Previously, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi assessed that strengthening cultural symbols like “Kulanun-Mangga” is important in building collective awareness among the community.

Cirebon Regency, he said, has an advantage because its cultural heritage is still alive and visibly evident to this day.

“Cirebon’s advantage is that its legacy is still there, visible, and alive in the community,” said Dedi.