CLURING – Upacara ritual bersih desa yang digelar Pemerintah Desa/Kecamatan Cluring berlangsung semarak, Thursday afternoon (19/10). In the event, a cultural parade was held by parading a giant cone.
The giant cone containing various crops is paraded around the village. Just behind it, there is a procession or parade of various musical groups typical of Banyuwangi. “Ini tradisi di desa kami dalam bersih desa,” cetus Kepala Desa Cluring, Sunarto.
According to Sunarto, In this village clean ritual there are five giant cones that are paraded. All the cones are made by farmer groups with self-help funds. “Di tumpeng itu hasil bumi seperti jeruk, peanut, corn, banana, and other produce,He said.
Sunarto said the giant tumpeng procession started from the field of Trembilang Hamlet, Cluring Village and ending in the Cluring Village field. During the trip, Residents welcome by lining up on the side of the road. “Alhamdulillah, people fully support," he explained.
Arriving at the Cluring Village field, light him, This giant tumpeng is eaten together. Some residents are impatient, some immediately took to the scramble. Residents believe the new tumpeng that has just been carved is a blessing for those who get it.
“Ini selamatan desa, The goal is to keep the residents of Cluring safe from all harm, also a form of gratitude to God for His grace," he said.
Apart from parading five tumpeng, In this village cleanup, compensation for orphans is also carried out, khataman alquran, and blood donation. “Juga ada mocopat,” katanya pada Jawa Pos Radar genteng. (radar)
