Papuan Traditional Ceremony And Its Meaning

YOGYAKARTA Papua is one of the tribes in Indonesia. This tribe has a lot of wealth, especially related to culture. One form of culture and customs that has so far been sustainable in the form of traditional ceremonies that have their own meaning and philosophy.

To increase knowledge about customs and cultural heritage about Papua, see the list of traditional ceremonies that are still sustainable.

Kiuturu Nandauw traditional ceremony is the first haircut ceremony for children at the age of 5. Usually held by parents who only have small children. Kiuturu Nandauw symbolizes the transition of children to the next stage of development.

The Papuan people themselves consider that hair has special strength and energy. Hair cutting is expected to free the child from negative influences and strengthen them as more mature people than before.

The Papuan people have a ceremony called Bakar Batu. This ceremony was carried out by inland tribes such as the Baliem Valley, the Central Mountains, Paniai, and other tribes. This ceremony was held in the form of cooking and eating together. In this ceremony, residents will bring meat or other food ingredients and then cook using hot stones that were previously burned. This ceremony is carried out as a form of togetherness, sharing, and gratitude.

The wor ceremony was carried out by the Biak Papua Tribe with the aim of asking for protection from the rulers of the universe for their children or family members. Wor can be intended as protection for children who are still in the womb until the elderly have died.

Planting rice is a ceremony for the Papuan people in Merauke Regency. Please note, 'sasi' is a type of wood engraved with a typical Papuan pattern. The wood will be planted on the 40th day after a member of the tribe dies.

This planting symbolizes the grief and sadness of the family left behind by the dead. In addition, the wood also symbolizes the presence of their deceased ancestors.

This ceremony is in the form of installing piercings on the ears of children aged three to five years. The discovery was carried out by a Aebe Siewi shaman attended by all families and tribal members.

This ceremony is intended as a provision of protection to the child's ears. In addition, the ceremony also aims so that the child can distinguish good and bad whispers in the future.

Like other tribes, the Papuan people also have their own wedding ceremony. This ceremony was held in various series ranging from proposals (senepen), applications (fakfuhen), and marriage itself.

In organizing the ceremony, the bride and groom will be asked to wear traditional clothes. The ceremony was held at the groom's house attended by family and neighbors.

Those are some of the Papuan traditional ceremonies that are still sustainable today. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.