"Sagu" versus "Nasi Lemak"

Typically, most of the Generations X versus Generation Y foods is totally different.  This is due both of this generations are come from different world, era as well as time frame.  Therefore, this entry will act as a medium to explore, expose and figure out more about the culture of foods between of this generations as well as.

                          Generations X

Generations X especially Dayak Tribe Parishioners or  “ Suku Dayak Melanau”  love to eat “tepung sagu “or “lemantak”  to replace the rice since during at time it is really hard for them to find the rice. Sago Palm is fondly dubbed the “Tree of Life” by the Melanau communities. Basically, the sago palm is a staple food source for indigenous communities. This is due to, this kind of food can provide them with the full of energy in order to survive and get endure during the war time .In turn, they will make use all the natural sources in order to stay alive and withstand with the war environment since they had been treated and tortured badly during the period of colonization.

Generation Y

But, Generations Y nowadays tends to eat another menu or cuisine instead of sago. For example, Nasi Lemak, Satay as well as Roti Canai. This is due to, they love to eat something that are totally tasty, yummy and delicious foods instead of Generations X foods. Even though they realized that, too much eating Nasi Lemak will affect their health conditions, such as obesity but they do not care about this fact at all. This is due to, as for them Nasi Lemak is seem as the secondary belief and a common menu for break first. As long as they can fulfill their hunger power, the elements of health they just put it on other side only.                      

  In a nutshell, Generations Y versus Generations X foods is obviously different, but it does not mean that, the unity among both of the generations cannot be strengthening. The different in food choose and preference is not the turning point that the unity value cannot be cultivated. But, the most crucial element is, we as a young generations should feel grateful with the tranquility of our country, which is Malaysia and bear in mind to love, protect and cherish this independent for our next generations. 

Commercial Break of Nasi Lemak at Marrybrown



Resources

    http://kakihujan.blogspot.com/2011/02/makanan-istimewa-masyarakat-di.html

    http://aswandyrosly.blogspot.com/2011/02/tebaloi-sarawak-pohon-sagu.html

    http://www.mysarawak.org/2009/07/05/sagu-produk-nilai-tinggi.html