BANGOREJO – Residents of Kebondalem Village, Bangorejo District, Banyuwangi, yesterday's tiban tradition (27/10). The ritual that was held to ask for rain was carried out in the courtyard of a former factory in Kebondalem Village.
The Tiban tradition has attracted people's attention. Since it was held on Thursday (22/10) Hundreds of people from various regions came. Among the citizens there are those who just watch, but also not a few who went down to the arena to join in playing.
By using bamboo that has been made whip, Tiban participants were seen attacking each other under the supervision of the referee. To be orderly, The attacks were carried out alternately. "Today (yesterday) I went seven times,said Nur Atim, 60, residents of Temurejo Village, Bangorejo District.
Even though they are old, Atim admits that he is not afraid to face opponents who are much younger. Joining the Tiban does not have special conditions. "Before playing, I did ablution first to be pure," he said. Arrival committee, Rekso Menggolo, 70, said that this time the Tiban was held in a different place from the previous year.
That is done so that the implementation takes place more. "Last year in the field, now on the side of the road let it be crowded," he said. Arrived that was held, Rexo explained, It is a ritual that has been passed down from generation to generation.
This tradition is carried out every long dry season. “The blood that comes out is a sign that there will be rain,He said. Rekso said that all residents may participate in the Tiban ritual. The committee did not determine specific requirements for residents who would participate.
"Originally brave, can play along,"he said to Jawa Pos Radar Genteng. For security and safety, he added, The committee recommends that participants wear helmets. Besides that, The committee also prepares the farmers (juri) to set the game.
"The one that can be whipped is below the head to the navel," he explained. Execution of arrival time, he still said, Follow the call to prayer schedule, that is, it starts after the noon call to prayer and ends when the sound of the asar call to prayer is heard. "We're not sure how long, but when it rains, it immediately disperses," he said. (radar)
