The Istiadat Tradition Of The Sundanese Tribe Is Carried Out Daily

Illustration Of Istiadat Indigenous Sundanese Tribe (Antaranews)

YOGYAKARTA The Sundanese have unique customs. This tradition is organized by the people of everyday life. Some Sundanese culture is not even found in other areas so it is interesting to follow.

Please note, Sundanese are one of the tribes in Indonesia that lives on the island of West Java. Not only in West Java, but some of these tribes also live in areas that enter Central Java and Banten. This ethnic area is also called Tatar Pasundan.

In its culture, the Sundanese people have customs that have been passed down from generation to generation. The Sundanese ethnicity in general emphasizes social togetherness and harmonization of human life with nature. Not only that, the Sundanese tribe is also very closely related to Islamic culture.

The following are some of the customs of the Pasundan community that still exist today.

Quoted from the site visatgarut.garutkab.go.id, istulah nyeut is abbreviation of Nyai Haneut or Cai Haneut which in Indonesian means warm water. This culture is synonymous with the drinking tradition of the typical Garut which has been carried out for hundreds of years. This tradition is intended to welcome the Islamic new year.

In the implementation of Nyaneut, the public will enjoy tea drinks served with earth products such as sweet potatoes or cassava.

The Sundanese people often hold botrams, namely traditions in the form of eating with neighbors and close relatives. What distinguishes this tradition from eating with others is the use of banana leaves for food bases.

The community will bring side dishes according to their ability to be enjoyed together. The goal is to strengthen relationships with each other in one social environment.

The Sundanese people certainly know the Ngeuyeuk Seuruh tradition, which is a tradition that is held before marriage. This custom is intended to provide lessons for brides before navigating the ark of the household.

This ceremony was led by Nini Pangeyeuk, a local female figure who is considered capable of providing prayers and advice related to domestic life.

For the Sundanese people, the birth of a baby is something special. When that moment occurs, the community will hold a tradition of condensity, namely wrapping a baby placenta (ari-ari) and then praying together. This tradition is closed by burying or sweeping a baby placenta into the river.

Newly born babies in the world by the Sundanese community will be introduced to the universe. This unique tradition is intended as a sense of happiness for parents and wants to introduce the baby to the elderly (elderly). The way to carry out the tradition of the Earth's nejrag is quite unique, namely by placing the baby in the bamboo wash which is combined as comfortable as possible. The mother's longing hit her feet to the temple seven times.

The Sundanese community who work as farmers has a tradition of gratitude which is held after harvest. This tradition was held with the aim that the next harvest would run well. The Taun series was held with various ritual processes ranging from Neteupken to the offering of produce to share happiness.

This tradition was held to welcome the month of Ramadan. The upload was carried out with many versions, for example holding an event with the family and then praying together. Not forgetting that this tradition will be held to clean the body as a symbol of defamation to welcome the holy month, namely the month of Ramadan.

That's information related to the customs of the Sundanese tribe. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.