A culture of sedakah sea Cilacap and its history

CILACAP – has become a regular tradition of hereditary, each month the Shura (Islamic calendar – Muharram) community supported Government Tourism Office of Cilacap held a procession of Alms. For the year 2009 was held on Thursday, K – Friday Kliwon, 17 – 18 December 2009.

The title of this culture in the form of the procession route with jolen from the square towards the Bay of Turtles. This year the route of the procession is the Hall of Wijayakusuma Cakti Jolen – JL. Jend. Wiratno – JL. Sudirman – JL. Spinning – JL. Kendilwesi – JL. Veteran – JL. Paddle – JL. Pasir Mas – and ends at Turtle Bay Beach

Overview of the history of charity sea

Labuhan sea is one manifestation of an expression of gratitude made by a group of fishermen Sidakaya, Sentolokawat, Tegalkatilayu, Donan, Lengkong, Pandanarang, PPSC and Kemiren.

The ceremony was preceded by a procession of events bring the offerings (jolen) to set adrift into the sea off the coast of the Bay of Turtles Cilacap. Jolen paraded from Cilacap Regency, Pendopo heading in the direction of the Gulf Coast Turtle accompanied the procession followed by stumps and Jolen Jolen-other accompaniment by Jolen procession participants dressed in traditional indigenous Fishermen County Cilacap first time.

Upon arrival at the Gulf Coast Turtle offerings later on move to fishing boats that have been decorated with colorful ornaments to the ocean in the area of waste ketengah small island called the island Majethi.

The tradition of charity sea begins from the Cilacap Regent Tumenggung Tjakrawerdaya III to III who ordered the elder fisherman named Ki Pandanarang Arsa Menawi for sea fishing kelaut South along with the offerings of other Friday Kliwon month Shura in 1875 and from 1983 was hired as a tourist attraction.

Labuhan sea before the day of execution was preceded by a procession of nyekar or pilgrimage to the shore Reef Bandung (Majethi Island) East Southeast of the island of Nusakambangan conducted by indigenous Fishermen Cilacap Chairman and followed various groups of fishermen and the public to ask God Almighty to catch fish on the abundant fish harvest and the fishermen were given salvation.

Besides the ceremony nyekar also holy water/sorcerer mengambl around the island Majethi, which according to legend a growing interest "city.

In the evening the show continued with traditional art performances in every village/kelurahan by groups of fishermen are concerned.

H-1 on the eve of the Summit events, people from out of town have been flocking to the town of Cilacap, converged on the Gulf Coast turtle. This resembles the cultural crowd hustle as lebaran.

Pros cons of alms this sea also occurred in the community, where among the theologian (Islamic scholars) are considered upoacara this as shirk, though wrapped in a cultural label. This is because the presence of a dumped overboard for talisman, something which is considered forbidden religion. However, this tradition still takes place on a regular basis.

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The tradition of the jump rock on Nias Island

The stone should be skipped in buildings in height approximately 2 meters, width 90 cm, and the length is 60 cm. by the way-off run which is not far away, a young man of Nias would be with agile drove past stepped on a hunk of stone toned for air to pass through the bouncy then a large rock as high as 2 meter resembles a fortress. Top AIDS should not be touched and a perfect landings must be completed because if not then risk is injury to muscles or even fractures.

There are 7 years old boy on the island of Nias practicing jump rope that keeps rising in size as their age increased. When the time comes they will jump over heaps of stone shaped like a truncated Prism as tall as 2 meters. It also simultaneously be people the courage and maturity to them as descendants of the Warrior.

The tradition of the jump rock on Nias Island, North Sumatra or referred to as fahombo or stone hombo had been going on for centuries. This tradition is preserved along the ancient culture on the island covering an area of 5,625 km² which is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and has a population of 700,000 inhabitants.

Fahombo tradition handed down-who in each family from father to son. However, not all youth are capable of doing so despite the Nias have been training there are small. Nias community believes that in addition to exercise, there are magical elements of ancestral spirits, where someone can successfully jumping over stone perfectly.

Skip stones on the Nias Island was originally a tradition born of habit of warring tribes of village on the island of Nias. Nias communities have hard and strong character inherited from the culture of war fighters. Ancient tribes on the island often fight because it provoked by a sense of revenge, the border lands, or the issue of slavery. Each of the village then fortify it with stone or bamboo as tall as 2 meters. Therefore, the tradition of stone was born to jump and done as a preparation before the war.

At that time, villages in Nias Island led the Lords of strata balugu will determine whether or not a man deserves to be a soldier in Nias to fight. In addition to featuring a strong physical, mastering self-defense and black studies, they must also be able to jump over a rock composition as high as 2 meters without touching any surface as the ultimate test.

Today, the tradition of stone not to jump the preparation of war tribal or between village but as a ritual and a symbol of the culture of people in Nias. Nias youth to successfully perform this tradition will be considered an adult and mature physically so they can be married. Sometimes people who managed to do this tradition will also be considered to be the defenders of the village in case of conflicts.

Hombo rock attractions not only give pride for a youth in Nias but also for their families. Families whose children have been successful in hombo stone then it will throw a party with the slaughter of some cattle tail. You can enjoy this amazing attraction in several places on the island of Nias, as in the village of Bawo Mataluo (Hill of the Sun) or in the village of Bawomataluo, South of Nias district. When should visit Nias Island don't miss also to observe the magnificent statue of heritage and relics of the ancient, traditional houses, and of course surfing or diving.

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Javanese Tradition Of Indonesia Welcome Ramadan

We know Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest muslim population in the world. And we can not dodge many cultures, customs, traditions and in country which has as a slogan "Bhineka Tunggal".Including the richness of the tradition of welcoming the arrival of Ramadan. Indonesia has a unique tradition of society from each tribe. Especially in this article we discuss the tradition of Javanese people, among others, as follows:

1. Megengan (Surabaya, East Java)

Starting from living authors. In Surabaya, ahead of Ramadan there is a tradition called ' Megengan '. Allegedly, this tradition started from the area around the mosque of Ampel, Ampel Surabaya. ' Megengan ' is marked by eating apem, a sort of thick pancake about 15 centimetres in diameter, made from rice flour. Apemnya fresh, almost like a cupcake that citizens of Chinese descent for Chinese New Year Eve performed worship.

Allegedly the name apem or apam afwan comes from the word in Arabic which means an apology. The tradition of eating apem to interpret an apology to his fellow brothers, relatives, and friends. Actually, that happened is not simply a tradition of eating, but instead implement selamatan apem or tahlilan with apem and plantains to pray brother and relatives who have died, as well as apologize. After tahlilan, apem and bananas distributed to all families and neighbors.

The tradition of ' Megengan ' are also called it ' in Javanese nyekar ' usually when people approach the fasting of Ramadan. Thousands of pilgrims went, arrived to send prayers to the families and relatives of dead bodies can be accepted and forgiven his sins and accepted in Allah SWT.

"Visit or a pilgrimage to the tomb of the parents as children and descendants devoted granddaughter. Because there is a saying, a charity is not interrupted even if the child is already dead is a prayer to her parents, "

Javanese people still believe the prayers presented in the tradition of ' Megengan ' or ' nyekar ' God Almighty will be given. Prayer offered prayers to the ancestors who have died and for the safety of children and further descendants living in the world and the hereafter.

2. Padusan (Yogyakarta)

The tradition of Padusan taken from the Javanese Word ' adus ', which means taking a bath. This tradition also exists in some areas of East Java. But most of these many rituals performed by the citizens of Yogyakarta, Central Java, and several other places. Rituals performed on the day before Ramadan. The meaning of the ritual is to clean the body and soul when entering the holy month.

3. Perlon Unggahan (Banyumas, East Java)

During the month of Ramadan, people in Banyumas will hold a massive Thanksgiving called ' Upload ' Perlon. A wide range of traditional dishes are served, such as meat and vegetables soups beef "serundeng" mandatory served. Both of these unique menu must be served by the men up, and the numbers must be 12 people. Or the number of people can be customized with a goat or a cow was sacrificed.

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Pura Taman Sari

Pura Taman Sari cursory looks the same as other temples found in Bali. Banyan tree in the front yard with the backdrop of a row of coconut trees and verdant hills are encountered views in Bali. However, Pura Taman Sari have historical values in addition to having a unique shape. Pura Taman Sari is situated in the village of Sangguan, including in districts and Klungkung Regency (CA. 38 km east of Denpasar), in the northeast corner of the city Klungkung. A quiet little town.

Enter the city Klungkung will be able to see the castle of Klungkung, which is the Palace of the Kings of Klungkung ever jaya in the past. Not far from Klungkung Palace can also be found in the historical building called Kertha Gosa and Taman Giri. That is typical of the building on the ceiling there is a traditional puppet style Kamasan containing stories Dyah Voila, Heaven, Adi Parva Pandava Bhima, Sutasoma, and so on.

Eastern Java-Bali

Witness the Pura Taman Sari will be found the antiquity antiquity-rich. In the body of meru (cult building with terraced roofs) eleven storeys decorated with reliefs of the puppet as well as animals. Retrieved also hints that meru had decorated with porcelain plates. Sekor Dragon wrapped around the body of the meru and at the meeting of head and tail shape of a turtle, or found empas. a crystal clear pond surrounds the meru tumpang eleven. Statue of five guards also found during research. Of characteristics that are found above, Pura Taman Sari shows a connection with the East Java culture, especially with the Majapahit Kingdom. The above traits Cirri are found also in some temples in East Java, as Jago, Perfumed and Three Temple Candi Penataran. The history of Bali-Java relationship already started since centuries XI when King Airlangga ruled Eastern Java and Bali was ruled by her sister, Mahendradatta and Udayana yaiut.

Construction of Pura Taman Sari is estimated to be associated with the history of the Kingdom of Klungkung. Originally based in Gelgel (3 km south of Klungkung sbeelah) known by the name of Swecapura or Lingharsapura, then moved to Klungkung and known by the name Smarapura. Estimated Pura Taman Sari Water Castle was built after the Kingdom moved from Gelgel to Klungkung, more or less in the XVI century or the beginning of XVII. The greatest damage occurred in 1908 when the case Of Klungkung, all-out resistance when facing yaiut invasion of the Netherlands.

Ancient Temple

Pura Taman Sari place complex are located, consisting of three temples; Segening Temple, Pura Taman Sari Water Castle and Pura Penataran, lined from North to South. From the pattern of building temples and archaeological data, it was concluded that the temple is pura Taman Sari can be classified as ancient.

The first reports about the Pura Taman Sari P.A.J. written by Mooejen, in his book Kumst op Bali, Inleidende Studie tot de Bouwkunst, published in 1926. This book is also complemented with photographs, which can help in the reconstruction process.

1970 Pura Taman Sari found in a State heavily damaged. Old buildings can still be recognized based on the remains of bertumpung, the second is found eleven and Nine bertumpang. It was only part of his body. Piyasan (small house-shaped buildings) located in front of the meru looks just a fraction of the base. Likewise, an outdoor area that surrounds the eleven broken altogether.

The damage is thought to occur because of human caused or natural disasters. As is known, in Bali never tejadi a very powerful earthquake in 1917. Of the population of kererangan was also obtained that the Netherlands had damaged the temple (Taman Sari) time to cripple the defenses of the King of Klungkung. This may be done Netherlands because knowing that Pura Taman Sari is a pemasupatian (magical powers or giving powers to the Kingdom of weapons). In the war blowing happen in 1908 it turned out Netherlands beat Kingdom of Klungkung.

Preservation

Restoration was carried out by the Government over the past five years through projects of Restoration and preservation of historical heritage and archaeology of Bali. The cleansing ceremony held on March 23, 1984. Since that time the Pura Taman Sari can be enjoyed again like it used to. With the establishment of Pura Taman Sari is back intact many of the benefits that can be gained, among other things can be enjoyed historical evidence that the member's description of the ability of the community of jama.

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Subak Bali

Subak is the art of beautiful natural Aesthetics in the island of the gods (Bali) is a civic organization that specifically regulate rice irrigation systems used in suitable planting rice in Bali, Indonesia. This water usually has a temple called Uluncarik Temple, Bedugul Temple, or specifically built by farmers and destined for prosperity and fertility goddess dewi Sri. This irrigation system is governed by an indigenous leaders who also is a farmer in Bali this year 2012. at UNESCO, acknowledged the Subak (Bali Cultur Landscape), a world heritage site, in the first trial, which took place in Saint Petersburg, Russia

The green revolution has led to changes in the irrigation system, the existence of the new rice varieties and new methods, farmers must plant rice as often as possible, ignoring the needs of the other farmers. This is very different from Subak system, in which the needs of all farmers preferred. A new method on the green revolution yields rich results at first, but then followed by constraints such as shortage of water, pest and pollution due to pesticides either on the ground or in the water. Eventually it was discovered that paddy irrigation system traditionally it is effective to overcome this obstacle.

Subak had been studied by Clifford Geertz, while j. Stephen Lansing has attracted the attention of the public on the importance of the traditional irrigation system. He studied the temples in Bali, especially for agriculture, commonly overlooked by foreigners. In 1987 Lansing worked with farmers to develop computer models of Bali Subak irrigation system. With that he prove the effectiveness of this system and the importance of Water.

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5 a world-Indonesia cultural heritage

As a citizen of Indonesia, we should be elated at that 5 Indonesia cultural heritage becomes the pride of the world. What are the culture and what makes it into the heartland of the world? Check out his review here:

1. Puppet (Wayang)

The puppet was recognized by UNESCO as cultural heritage of the peoples of Indonesia in 2003. Puppet as "masterpieces of the World" which recognized by UNESCO not only Java but puppet wayang Indonesia, including Bali, wayang golek puppet Sunda, Lombok, etc. Stories that played out about gods, persilatan, romance and heroism that the inputs are always accompanied by gamelan music.

The storyteller in the puppet show is very good at bringing the atmosphere of the audience's emotions ranging from excitement to fight funny stories presented the storyteller to make the audience laugh. 1950-1960s is the culmination of a puppet of Western researchers, recognized as the most beautiful in the world of performing arts.

2. Keris

UNESCO declared the Kris as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" on November 25, 2005. Kris is a traditional weapon of Indonesia believed to contain supernatural power. Kings of the archipelago make keris into weapons inheritance. Kris has been used since the 9th century made with metal and gagangnya made from bone, horn or wood. Keris made from high-quality metals.

Ancient Keris even the metal came from a meteor that fell to Earth. The researchers indicated that the ancient keris titanium metallic element contains a new ingredient in the twentieth century used as upholstery vehicle space, but it turns out the Kris of Mpu has found it in advance as a Kris.

3. Batik

Indonesia Batik as a World cultural heritage (World Heritage). Batik is produced by the process of writing the image or motif on any medium by using hot wax by using canting. Batik is usually drawn on silk and cotton fabrics. The art of batik has been known since the time of Majapahit Kingdom and continue to evolve into the Kingdom and subsequent Kings.

According to Prof. Yohanes Surya, PhD, physicist Indonesia, Batik is a painting about nature. In contrast to the naturalist painters to paint nature exactly like what he saw, the creators of batik painting of nature from a deeper side. Batik creator looking for archetype of a phenomenon that sees it. From this basic pattern coupled with a few simple rules, the creator can produce batik batik paintings. It took a genius to look at the template and search for this rule.

4. Angklung

Angklung is a musical instrument multitonal (double-pitched) that traditionally flourishes in Sundanese community in the western part of Java Island. This musical instrument made of bamboo, is tuned by means of digoyangkan (the sound was caused by the collision of bodies of bamboo pipes) so that the resulting sound vibrates in the order of tones 2, 3, up to 4 tones in every size, both large and small. Barrel (tone) as the music angklung instrument tradition Sundanese pelog and slendro is mostly. Angklung is listed as masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of Humanity of UNESCO since November 2010.

5. Saman Dance

Saman dance is a dance typical Gayo displayed to celebrate important events in custom. Poetry in the Arabic language using the Saman dance and Gayo language.

In some literature mentions Saman dance in Aceh was founded and developed by Shaykh Saman, a cleric who Gayo in Aceh stemmed from Southeast. Saman dance is one dance that is quite unique, because it is only showing the motion of the applause of the other movements, such as the motion, kirep, lingang, surang-filter (this is the language of the motion of all the Gayo) Gayo Lues Regency of Saman Dance and surrounding in Aceh province formally recognized and entered in the list of cultural heritage no matter which requires urgent protection of UNESCO, at the Council of akbar attended the annual more than 500 delegates from 69 countries International experts, NGOs and media culture in Bali on 22 until 29 November 2011.  [www.stellamaris.co.id]

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