MAGELANG - The Magelang Regency Government has held the tradition of Gerebeg Ketupat again, which is an annual agenda after Idulfitri, as well as a symbol of the close relationship between the local government and the community.
Magelang Regent Grengseng Pamuji in Magelang, Saturday, said that the Ketupat Kerebeg is not only a cultural tradition, but also part of an effort to unite the government and the community in realizing the vision and mission of regional development.
"This ketupat riot is one form of relationship between the local government and the community that unite into one unity in order to realize the vision and mission of Magelang Regency," he said.
From a philosophical perspective, he said, ketupat has a deep meaning for the community, especially in the atmosphere of Idulfitri. This tradition becomes a momentum to do introspection.
"Ketupat symbolizes 'ngaku lepat' or admitting mistakes. This is our capital, including the local government, to continue to improve ourselves in future development," he said.
However, the high enthusiasm of the public who competed for ketupat in the event was a matter of concern. The local government assessed that there was a need for an evaluation of the governance of the implementation of the activity so that in the future it would be more orderly and safe.
"We see that public enthusiasm is very high, but the management needs to be improved. Don't let there be risks such as being trampled or other unwanted things. This has been arranged for the time, when the public can go shopping so that everything is safe," he said.
He said that the evaluation would focus on technical arrangements in the field so that activities could run more comfortably and provide greater benefits for the community.
Regarding the number of ketupat, the local government does not make it the main focus. Instead, the number of ketupat gunung is a concern because it has symbolic meaning.
"The number seven on the pile symbolizes 'pitulungan' or help, as well as 'pitutur' or advice. This is our common hope that Magelang Regency will always receive the blessings of God Almighty," he said.
The Magelang Regency Government hopes that through this tradition, the community will not only feel the excitement of culture, but also the values of togetherness, safety, and spirituality contained in it.
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