| dc.description.abstract | Kudus, known as "The City of Santri", is a historically significant town in
Central Java, Indonesia, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted Islamic
traditions. At its core stands the Menara Kudus Mosque, an architectural marvel that
embodies the town's enduring Islamic history, influenced by the Hindu acculturation. Over
time, the vicinity of this iconic mosque has undergone transformations to accommodate
the burgeoning number of visitors, evolving into a bustling hub teeming with shops,
restaurants, and food stalls. Yet, beneath the layers of religious importance lies another
facet of Kudus' identity – its prominence in the tobacco industry, housing some of the
largest cigarette manufacturers within its city limits. Amidst this intricate tapestry of
culture and industry, local eateries and food stalls have evolved into social epicentres for
both residents and students in the area to socialize and smoking. This research endeavours
to unravel the underpinnings of smoking practices within this locale, shedding light on
how a place of such cultural importance has become linked with the habit of smoking. The
approach taken is by taking place-centred observation in the area. From the data, a
further analysis will be conducted by examining the observation result and the relation of
each aspect that influence it. After that, it is expected to find out which factor contributes
in the emergence of the smoking behaviour and determine the role of food stalls there on
this phenomenon. | en_US |
