Temanggung Uses Tobacco Rolling Competition to Boost Local Economy
A tobacco rolling (Nglinting Tembakau) competition in Temanggung, Central Java, attracted 230 participants. The event aims to boost the recognition of Temanggung's signature 'lembutan' tobacco and expand market opportunities for local farmers' tobacco products.
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