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🌿 Bilebante: Slow Living Culinary Experience

The experience

Experience the serenity of village life through traditional cuisine. In the morning, participants cook local dishes such as Pelecing Kangkung and coconut oil, and get hands-on experience preparing Sasak coffee. In the afternoon, enjoy hunting for local food specialties, and in the evening, join the Sasak tradition of Betemoe—visiting neighbors to share stories and warmth.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 35 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: $35 per day includes accommodation, cooking equipment and ingredients for the cooking class program, as well as three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Arabic

Between 18 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Indonesia

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The Slow Living Culinary Experience invites volunteers to immerse themselves in village life while learning traditional culinary practices. Volunteers will cook local dishes, experience herbal and local ingredients, participate in daily village activities, and engage with the community. The village hosts many events that volunteers can join, including the weekly Pasar Pancingan (Fishing Market), and other local events where volunteers are welcome to participate. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and living in harmony with nature

Activities & Shift

Morning (07:00 – 11:30)

Cooking local dishes such as Pelecing Kangkung and coconut oil.
Learning traditional cooking methods and using fresh ingredients from local gardens.

Afternoon (15:00 – 17:30)

Hunting for local food specialties around the village.
Optional cultural or community activities such as visiting local markets or learning about traditional food preservation.

Evening (18:30 – 20:00)

Join the Sasak tradition of Betemoe, visiting neighbors to share stories, meals, and community warmth.

Free Time

Midday break (12:00 – 14:30) and evenings are free for rest, reflection, or exploring the village surroundings.

Rules

1. Respect local culture, customs, and traditions at all times.
2. Follow the daily schedule and instructions from local coordinators.
3. Dress modestly and appropriately for cooking and village activities.
4. No drugs or excessive alcohol consumption during the program.
5. Take care of provided tools, ingredients, and shared spaces.
6. Be open-minded, cooperative, and ready to learn from the local community