INFOKU, BLORA -Jenang sellers from outside Blora Regency have been flocking to the Haul of Sunan Pojok Blora (Syekh Abdurrohim). They hope to bring blessings by displaying their wares.
" For a long time, every time there is a Haul Sunan Pojok selling here, I come to Blora, Thursday (17/7/2025)," said Sri, one of the jenang sellers from Demak Regency.
Sri Jenang Demak, as it is called, prepares tens of kilograms of jenang of various types.
" There are various flavors to choose from, including milk, chocolate, durian, coconut, and regular jenang. Customers can choose and buy by the kilo. I regularly come to Blora to sell jenang during the Sunan Pojok Haul, and thank God, it always sells well. Hopefully, this year will be the same," he said.
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Sam, a seller from Bintoro, Demak, expressed similar sentiments. Although he only arrived on Friday (July 18, 2025), he was optimistic about earning a substantial amount of money.
"Yes, I'm optimistic and enthusiastic, and I hope it's a blessing. There's no need to bring your own tent; the committee has provided us with a plot. We just have to pay for the stall rental and electricity," he said.
The jenang vendors' stalls are located on the south side of the town square, directly in front of Sunan Pojok's tomb. Several stalls are lined up under tents.
The southbound lane was also closed. Drivers traveling south were diverted to the east intersection of the town square.
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For many years, Haul Sunan Pojok Blora has been inseparable from the sellers of jenang snacks.
This food, made from sticky rice, pumpkin, and various other ingredients, is always available for sale by vendors and is always flocked to by pilgrims who come.
They competed in a friendly manner to offer the jenang they were selling to buyers by giving them small slices to taste.
"I was asked to taste it, and I really wanted to buy some too, to share with my family, while it wasn't crowded yet," said Nanik, a buyer from Mlangsen Village, Blora.
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The price is not too expensive, the sellers offer jenang ranging from IDR 15 thousand to IDR 20 thousand.
Even then, the price can still be negotiated depending on the flavor you choose. (Endah)
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