PANORAMA of Rowo Bayu's nature looks beautiful that morning. The gust of wind was enough to stab the bone. The sound of birds was heard calling out on the sidelines of the pine forest. Fragrant flowers occasionally pierce the nose. The green leaves spread to make the eyes fresher.
That was the impression that emerged when visiting the Rowo Bayu ecotourism in Bayu Village, Songgon District. Not a few flowers brought by visitors are still left. This gives the impression that the place has a strong ritual and spiritual feel.
Yes, apart from tourist spots, Rowo Bayu is indeed known as a spiritual location. The White Tiger Kingdom founded by Prabu Tawang Alun can be said to originate from that area. no doubt, in the corner of Rowo Bayu there is the Prabu Tawang Alun site. So far, many tourists visit the place.
Apart from traveling, some of the residents also performed special rituals at the Prabu Tawang Alun site. Usually some of them meditate on the site. The smell of incense and incense spread in the area. Based on historical records, in Bayu there was a battle involving Jogopati and Dutch troops.
Many victims died in the war which is known as the most frightening war for the Netherlands. Date 18 December Year 1771 became one of the segments of the fierce battle. So that, in the future the date is made the anniversary of Banyuwangi. Now Rowo Bayu's face is still beautiful. But, there are many new facilities.
''Many visitors, But,said caretaker Rowo Bayu, Mbah Saji. He said, there are visitors who are just refreshing to relieve fatigue, and many also perform rituals at Prabu Tawang Alun's petilasan. “They come in the afternoon and go home in the morning, it's normal," he explained.
Mbah Saji added, apart from the general public, many figures also came to that place. Usually these figures come because they have certain interests. “Want to run for regent, vice-regent, to the village head, come here. A lot happened. But, after so don't come here anymore,he said while shaking his head.
In the past, visitors only rested in makeshift facilities. But, now there is a fairly representative rest area. ''This was just built by the Banyuwangi officials who came here,"he explained, pointing to the brand-new building as a place for guests to rest.
As usual, many tourists want to know a brief history of Rowo Bayu to King Tawang Alun. Mbah Saji was ready to tell that. "This place is indeed sacred. Not to be underestimated,He said. Songgon District Head, Wagiyanto, said Rowo Bayu was indeed a big asset for Banyuwangi. Therefore, These assets must be maintained and maintained properly.
“Access to Rowo Bayu is good,'' He said. Rowo Bayu has a long history of Banyuwangi. Because, before establishing the White Tiger Kingdom, Prabu Tawang Alun was believed to have meditated at that location. An all out war led by Jogopati was also going on around that location. “Many figures have visited Rowo Bayu," he explained. (radar)
