di giling-giling di piluk-piluk
digawai serupa dami angka lapan
di guring di sugun saji basi
di balik di ajuk dengan talungkaian
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The verse of the song Paggadi Angka Lapan tells us how the Kue Angka Lapan treats are made. This treats originated from Berau Regency.
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It is famous for its shape and sweetness. The traditional delicacy is famous for its unique shape resembling the number 8 and its sweet taste. The sweetness comes from brown sugar that has been mixed with rice. This treat which has been around since the times of sultanate can only be found in certain times. Sometimes you can find them throughout the entire month of Ramadhan as they are commonly served as Ramadhan treats.
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If you would like to try them, you can buy Kue Angka Lapan treats from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) along the rivers in Berau Regency. By doing so, not only you are contributing to the preservation of local heritage but your purchase will also help MSME thrive.