Colliding Sound System Devices

BANYUWANGI – Villagers of Sumbersewu, Muncar District, Banyuwangi, East Java, has a unique tradition to welcome and celebrate the coming of the day of victory on 1 Syawal. The largest coastal resident in East Java is holding a sound system festival.

They use a trailer that is turned into a superaudio engine with great power. Gathering in the field of Sumbersewu Village, Muncar District, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, each participant competes for the sound quality of the sound system.

“The number of participants this year has increased drastically compared to last year,'' said the Executive Committee Anang Susiyono, 35. The tradition is purely self-supporting without the help of the Banyuwangi Regency Government. The event was originally just a fireworks display and traveling takbir which was routinely held every year since 1997.

However, as time goes by, now the event has become a tradition inherent in the community, especially the owner of the sound system. “We didn't invite. They come alone to this place every year,'' He said.

This year's sound system festival is followed 70 participants from Banyuwangi and various other cities in East Java, Bali, and Central Java. They are willing to come all the way just to take part in a competition for the strength of the sound system quality. “The committee only provides a place and security,'' he explained.

For judging in this prestigious event, the committee does not have certain assessment criteria. Each participant will sound the sound system in the field according to their wishes. Regarding the damage, the committee is not responsible.

“Who judges the audience. The one who is considered the loudest and most pleasing to the ear will be the winner,“explained the youth from Sumbersewu Village, Muncar District, the. Meanwhile, The sound system festival has actually become a gathering place for a number of sound system equipment owners.

Through that activity, they share their experiences. "We share with each other about the equipment and sound system equipment,'' said Prayitno, participants from Jember. In the festival, no special terms and conditions.

Prayitno only prepares the trailer vehicle and assembles the sound system device into the tub that has been opened. “It took four days to assemble until it was finished and ready to be pitted,'' he said. To take part in these activities, sound system owners have to spend up to tens of millions of rupiah.

The fee is used to rent a trailer, accommodation during the trip, and oil fuel requirements. Even though they don't get a prize they are happy and proud. (radar)

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