the Philippines (called kaong) and Indonesia (called buah kolang-kaling or buah tap) and are made into canned fruits after they are boiled in sugar syrup. Fibres The dark fibrous bark (known as doh in India; in Indonesia; and or in the Philippines), is manufactured into cordage, brushes, brooms, thatch roofing, or filters. According to the study on bas-reliefs of Javanese ancient temples such as Borobudur, this type of roof are known in ancient Java vernacular architecture. It can be found today in Balinese temple roof architecture and Minangkabau Rumah Gadang gonjong horn-like curved roof architecture, such as those found in Pagaruyung Palace. Leaves The leaves as well as the leaf midribs can be used to weave baskets and marquetry work in furniture. Starch In Indonesia, starch can also be extracted from sugar palms and used in place of rice flour in noodles, cakes, and other dishes. Survival food The seeds can be boiled and the stem tips can be eaten as vegetables. The young flower stalks can be bruised to obtain the juice. Culture In the Philippines, an annual Irok Festival is celebrated in the municipality of Indang in Cavite which is a major producer of kaong fruits, sukang kaong, and tubâ in the country. Irok is a local name for Arenga pinnata in the northwestern Philippines. According to Sundanese folklore, the spirit known as Wewe Gombel dwells in the Arenga pinnata palm, where she also has her nest and keeps the children she abducts. Gallery References External links Kew Palms Checklist: Arenga pinnata Global Compendium of Weeds: Arenga pinnata PACSOA: Arenga pinnata "Sugar palm" entry at Bioenergy Wiki pinnata Tropical fruit