Ritual Central Java

As the meeting point of different traditions in the world, Indonesia has a diversearchipelago system of local values​​, articulated in rituals and ceremonies. According toBig Indonesian Dictionary, rites or rituals associated with the procedure in a religious ceremony or something believed. He was in touch with the spiritual aspects of the local community. Traditional rituals are generally intended to serve social needs, especiallyspiritual aspects of society and / or local custom entities.

A number of traditional rituals are often performed in various areas. He is typically doneon certain days, such as planting or harvesting season, clean the village, offering float,nyadran and others. Usually people bring "gifts" to the sacred places. Led by theirtraditional elders carrying out certain rituals that sometimes form TAYYEBAH readingsentences, and those that are coupled with spells and prayers on the application of safety "ruler" of the region.

In addition, some things related to the traditional rule, customary law, and so we also putthe entry of traditional cultural ritual

Yaqowiyyu (apem distribution)

category:

ritual

Cultural Element:

ritual

province:

Central Java

origin:

Klaten

In Jatinom every month Sapar in Islamic Javanese calendar or held "DISTRIBUTIONapem" or Yaqowiyyu. This tradition is carried on a Friday in the month Sapar near thegreat mosque Jatinom. Jatinom ordinary people to make this moment as an eventbersilahturahmi to relatives, so it can be said to be Lebarannya Jatinom people. At that time, any home made ​​cakes apem, which later served to the guests.

This tradition supposedly originated from the story of Ki Ageng Gribig who would like to give pastry apem his students, but the numbers are only slightly so to be fair it was throwninto the cake apem students to share.

Of Jatinom you can view the volcano and the parallel Merbabu. In the district thereJatinom underground springs are cold and clear, which can be used for bathing. In addition, you can see a row of caves that are situated near the river. Cave there was nostalaktitnya. The cave is usually crowded in Sapar

Ruwatan

category:
ritual
Cultural Element:
ritual
province:
Central Java

Ruwatan is one event / ritual that aims to rid yourself of sukerto (congenital problem orunlucky).




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