In Ketapang, Torch Parade Around the Village
BANYUWANGI – A number of heirlooms from the Blambangan Kingdom were issued for restoration (purification) at Pelinggihan Department of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) Banyuwangi, yesterday (21/9).
There are various types of heirlooms that are jammed. Start keris, spear, to Raden Tumenggung's large sword (RT) Pringgokusumo who ruled Banyuwangi in 1867 until 1881.
This heirloom jamasan is a cultural activity which is a cultural activity that is routinely carried out every month of Suro (Muharram). In this era, washing of a number of heirlooms.
This ritual is part of a cultural activity that continues to be developed. "This event is open to the public",” said KRT. H. Ilham Trihadinagoro, a Banyuwangi cultural expert who also played a role in preserving these heirlooms.
The Jamaran Pusaka and Tosan Aji procession is open to the public. The purpose of these activities is to preserve the local wisdom of the Ruwatan culture, take care of heirlooms, tosan aji.
“The period actually doesn't have to be the month of Suro (Muharram), but this month is considered the best,” light of inspiration. The Heritage Jamasan was held from yesterday (21/9) until wednesday (27/9) coming.
In addition to the Heritage Age, Various other activities are also held, such as an exhibition of heirloom gatherings, and heritage care consultation. The heirlooms on display number two hundred and all of them have a very high artistic and historical value.
These heirlooms, which is an heirloom that once existed during the Majapahit Kingdom, Blambangan, Event, Srivijaya, Malay, Bugis, Bali, and Lombok. “I also exhibit two centuries old Blambangan kris in this activity,” added Ilham.
In that activity, he is also socializing about the curved sword belonging to the Blambangan Kingdom. Because it is said that the luwuk sword was used during the colonial era against the Dutch VOC, especially during the Puputan Bayu war.
The luwuk sword, is a sword with a green snake venom on its lips (big head). These heirlooms were the most feared by the Dutch VOC. Because, If the luwuk sword is drawn the poison can spread and kill the Dutch VOC army.
“We also want to introduce to the public, if Banyuwangi also has a sword that is very feared by the Dutch. And we want this luwuk sword to become Banyuwangi's heritage too,” the light.
It is hoped that with heritage activities, and the tosan aji, Heirlooms that have stored a lot of negative energy can be released to be cleaned and replaced with positive energy. So that it will have a good impact on the owner (owner).
"Usually there is a story if there is a keris that sways, even to the point of moving. It's because there's too much negative energy and it's never touched,” he said.
Meanwhile, welcome the turn of the Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1439 H) or in the Javanese calendar known as the month of Suro, hundreds of people in Rowo . Hamlet, Ketapang Village holds a torch parade. The event, which is regularly held every year, is attended by all people, from children to adults, male and female, and accompanied by hadrah music from local mosque youth.
Before starting the event, hundreds of residents gathered in a large area that had been provided by the committee. Then, The event started with the Maghrib prayer together. After that, the residents of Rowo Hamlet, Ketapang Village, it goes around in unison as far as 4 kilometers with a torch made of bamboo.
Uniquely. the convoy stops for a moment at every fork in the road or crossroads to sound the call to prayer. After the call to prayer, one of the residents lit fireworks as a sign of the start of the torch relay journey around the village again.
“The sound of the call to prayer is echoed at every corner of the intersection and T-junction with the aim of repelling all repulsions and it is hoped that vehicles passing on the road will not experience any accidents or other bad things.,” said Sukardi, 60, Islamic Day Committee (PHBI).
After walking around the village, hundreds of residents returned to the starting place of the journey. In the area of the vast land, hundreds of cones have been provided with various kinds of side dishes. Then, residents together eat the cone that has been provided.
“This event has been around for a long time and has been passed down from generation to generation. The goal is to be grateful for the harvest that has been obtained for this one year. As well as establishing a relationship between residents as well,” said Sukardi.
Besides that, there is a cone made of palawija from local people's agriculture. Tumpeng filled with chili eggplant, orange, banana, as well as other fruit decorations. “This event is always crowded with residents and everyone who participates will definitely feel happy because it is done in groups,” tandas Gista, 17, Rowo Village residents. (radar)
