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The aim of the researchers to conduct this research is to find out about the history and origins of the Cibuntu Babakan area as a tofu industrial area until now a new destination titled "Cibuntu Babakan Tofu Tourism Village" has been established. It was formed because of an idea or notion from a member of the local POKDARWIS (Tourism Awareness Group) who is also the head of the community association 05 Babakan Village, Babakan Ciparay District. The theory used in this research is participation theory. While the method used in this study is descriptive qualitative method, due to the lack of valid data regarding this tourist destination, the researcher went directly to the field to explore the research object, thus making the research object a data. The results showed that the tourist destination "Cibuntu Babakan Tahu Tourism Village" has an attraction, namely with educational tours and culinary tours that may not be found in other areas, also with the local wisdom of the surrounding community making this "Cibuntu Babakan Tahu Tourism Village" become a tourist destination that must be included (Nurlestari, 2016)in the list of tourist trips.

Tapai is Siantar ethnic food in the city of Pematang Siantar.  However, tapai is very difficult to find because it does not have a special place to sell it.  Tapai traders sell tapai while walking around the city of Pematang Siantar.  The purpose of this activity to build a creative economy through culinary is to make tapai a home industry product that is of great interest to the people of the city of Pematang Siantar and visitors to the city of Pematang Siantar.  This activity was carried out by students of the Stambuk 2020 Development Economics study program with the supporting lecturer Dian Purba SE, M.Sc in collaboration with the Pematang Siantar City Government, the Education and Teaching Office.  This activity was held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Faculty of Economics, Simalungun University.  The method of carrying out this activity is by holding competitions for various variants of processed tapai which are participated in by SMA/SMK students from the city of Pematang Siantar.  The number of participants in the competition is 10 teams consisting of 3 people for each team.  The implementation of this activity is carried out with the aim of developing student creativity in terms of managing tapai.

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of the rural economy in Sukajaya Village, a newly formed village from expansion. Through a qualitative approach, this study examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the agricultural, MSME, and social sectors in Sukajaya Village. It was found that Sukajaya Village has advantages in agriculture and culinary MSMEs but faces challenges such as a lack of government support and understanding of the digital economy. This research also reveals social problems, especially in education. Proposed solutions include improving digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship education, and social interventions for schooling. This research provides important insights into rural economic empowerment that can help Sukajaya Village face challenges and seize opportunities.