A Mixed Blessing

In the village of Asinan, the Sedekah Rawa Pening, a tradition believed to ward off misfortune and improve the community’s well-being, is about to take place. Pak Diaz (45), a fisherman at Lake Rawa Pening, and his wife, Bu Diaz (40), who runs a small food stall by the lake, face economic challenges due to the effects …