Jimpitan

This story tells the story of a local tradition in Yogyakarta, where people contribute a handful of rice for the consumption needs of community service workers. In the story, the main character is a cassava farmer who lives a very simple life in the interior of Yogyakarta. One night, he is given the responsibility of keeping watch (siskamling) and collecting Jimpitan rice from residents' homes. The next day, his wife accidentally cooks the residents' Jimpitan rice to make porridge for breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the rice belongs to the residents and must be cooked for breakfast for those participating in the community service.