CLURING – Tiban or ojung is usually held by residents to ask for rain. But in Cemetuk Hamlet, Cluring Village/District, people who are having a circumcision celebration, held a tiban in his yard yesterday (30/4).
Even though he arrived at Sutrisno's house, 50, Cemetuk hamlet residents, Cluring Village is for celebrations, but quite a lot of people came to see it. In fact, Many of the residents who took part in this arrival came from outside Banyuwangi Regency.
“This is not to ask for rain, but we are circumcising,said Sutrisno, 50. Participants of this arrival, light him, came from various areas in Banyuwangi, like from Muncar, Purwoharjo, Bangorejo, and Cluring. Besides that, There are also those who come to Probolinggo, Blitar, Tulungagung, and others.
“I happen to be a player,He said. The real Tiban is to bring rain, it's clear, deliberately held at his house as a form of maintaining culture and traditions. So far, Those who take part in the event are old and this must be introduced to the younger generation.
“This is art that must be preserved," said Rakhi Diya Dinata, 25, Cemetuk hamlet residents, Cluring Village. The Tiban held by Sutrisno was considered a success. There were quite a lot of participants and visitors. In this event, no prizes. "Some even hurt from being whipped," he said. (radar)
