GLAGAH – There was something different on the streets of the Bakungan Kelurahan before dusk last Sunday (18/9). Rows of torches lined up neatly on the side of the road not far from the Karangasem Train station. Not far from that location, Bakungan people marched through Supani, 63, who will dance to the accompaniment of torches in the middle of a pitch black village.
That day was exactly one week after Eid al-Adha 1437 Hijri. The Bakungan people commemorate this day every year with the seblang ritual which is believed to be able to ward off reinforcements. During the night, Supani, who is a descendant of Misna's father who has retired, still dances 13 last year.
After going around while carrying oncor, people stop in front of their houses and eat with family members. The menu that is served is pecel petek which has been prepared in a banana leaf package with simple fresh vegetables. Once finished praying, the people immediately mocked the pecel petek rice in front of them.
“During these times, people can gather with their families. Those from far away also come here,said the Saint, residents of Bakungan Village. After the people's salvation is over, Seblang Supani, who has entered menopause, enters the Lily Art Studio.
A mystical feel is felt when the fragrance of incense spreads. After that, strains of mantras and prayers began to be recited. No long wait, the old woman immediately became unconscious while in a trance. Exist 13 gending that accompanies the dancers all night long, including the piece “Seblang Lukinto, Podo Nonton, Ugo-ugo, Ivory Flower, and Early Dawn.
In the middle of songs and dances, there is a cockfighting show. Cockfighting is really- depict the resistance of the Blambangan people against the invaders. Not to forget there is also a procession of adol kembyang or selling flowers which is performed in the middle of the ritual dance of the seblang dance.
"We want Banyuwangi art and culture to continue to exist and get a stage in front of a wide audience. Especially, the purpose of the tradition is quite good, namely giving thanks for God's blessings and asking that all villagers be given peace, peace, security, and ease in obtaining halal sustenance,” said Deputy Regent Yusuf Widaytmoko who attended the Seblang Bakungan performance.
Meanwhile, previously Plt. Head of Banyuwangi Culture and Tourism Office, MY. Young bra says, apart from natural attractions, Banyuwangi is quite attractive in terms of cultural and religious tourism. Since 2015 The government is serious about working on cultural and religious tourism.
"One of them includes cultural rituals in the Banyuwangi Festival,Bramuda said. (radar)
