Indonesiana Vol. 11 The Charms of Indonesian Culture

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PERPEDUUR As Expensive As Bangka White Pepper

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Peperduur (as expensive as pepper) is a typical expression of the Bangka people. This expression shows how sahang (large grain pepper) “brought more money to the Bangka people”. (Hooyer DG--Resident of Bangka, 1928-1931).


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