Contemporary Tradition
Because of its festivities and celebrative value, up until now tumpeng sometimes used as Indonesian counterpart of birthday cake.
In 2009 Garuda Indonesia undergone a new concept of service called "Indonesian Hospitality". Mini Nasi Tumpeng Nusantara and Martebe juice (marquisa and terung Belanda) become signature dish of Garuda Indonesia.
The building of Suharto's Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Jakarta, took shape of tumpeng.
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