5 Central Kalimantan Traditional Ceremonys Still Lestari
YOGYAKARTA Central Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia that is mostly inhabited by the Dayak Tribe. The tribe is still there, so the tradition carried out continues to be sustainable. Central Kalimantan traditional ceremonies by the Dayak Tribe itself are quite diverse. Even ritual ceremonies are one of the characteristics of the Dayak tribe. This article will discuss some of these traditional ceremonies.
Like other regions, traditional ceremonies held in Central Kalimantan have different intentions. For example, the ceremony is used as a final tribute to a person's death, a form of gratitude, and many more. Here are some traditional ceremonies in Central Kalimantan that still exist today.
This ceremony was held by the Dayak Tribe community in Central Kalimantan. The Manetek Kayu ceremony is intended as a place to show off Dayak's men's strength in survival. Usually this ceremony is held when welcoming guests.
When the Dayak people die, the local indigenous people will hold a Tiwah ceremony. This ceremony was carried out by Dayak Pedalaman with Kaharingan's trust. The ceremony is intended to deliver the deceased spirit to a tatau lineu or a peaceful place. The ceremony is also intended to eliminate misfortune for the bereaved family.
This ceremony was held by the Dayak community as a form of gratitude and gratitude for the yields obtained. This tradition was held after harvesting fields or fields. One of the interesting things about this ceremony is to pray for tools that are elders and are considered important in agriculture or plantations such as hoes, machetes, vegetables, and so on.
The Sahur Lewu Dayak feed is a ceremony that is carried out by offering and giving thanks to the ancestors. This ceremony was carried out by Dayak Kaharingan's trust. During the ceremony, the community will give sajen or offering and then pray together.
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The Dayak Ngaju community will ask for protection and welfare by holding Mamapas Lewu. This ceremony was carried out at the beginning of the new year by slaughtering sacrificial animals such as chickens, pigs, and other drinks. The offering was given to the ancestors.
Those are some of the traditional ceremonies of Central Kalimantan. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.