YOGYAKARTA - One Suro Night is always shrouded in a thick mystical aura in Indonesia, especially for the people of Java. Not just the turn of the year in the Java calendar, many myths of One Suro Night are believed to be full of supernatural powers.
From generation to generation, stories about the myth of One Suro Night continue to grow, giving rise to various beliefs that sometimes make the Badminton stand up.
What are the most popular myths that the public still believes in today, and why is the narrative so scary? Let's dive deeper.
An interesting study of the thesis entitled "One Suro Night Tradiction and Its Influence on Community Social Life" reveals how the meaning of the night 1 Suro is so attached to the minds of most Javanese people.
There are still many people who think that the month of Suro is often interpreted as a scary period. It's not just about a quiet atmosphere, but a strong belief that this month is full of disasters and is the month of supernatural creatures.
Interestingly, this understanding forms a kind of collective vigilance. It's no wonder that many feel it's better to stay at home, reduce outside activities, or even delay long trips.
In addition, fear of invisible things that are said to be more active this month is the main reason behind this careful attitude.
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In addition to the creepy image of the moon, the same research also highlights how various kinds of myths that are taboo to violate are still highly believed.
The two most powerful myths are the prohibition of leaving the house and the prohibition of holding a wedding party during the night of 1 Suro.
The belief in danger outside the home during this sacred night makes many families choose to spend time inside, remain silent, or perform religious rituals. This is often associated with the risk of meeting unwanted things or being hit by disasters.
Then furthermore, the prohibition of holding a wedding party in the month of Suro is also still a strong tradition. The people of Java believe that this month's wedding will bring disaster or disaster to married couples.
As a result, wedding schedules in various regions are often arranged in such a way as to avoid the month of Suro, in order to ensure the blessings and smooth running of households.
Meanwhile, an in-depth study entitled "Makna Communication of the Javanese People's Ritual (Study of Cases in the One Suro Night Celebration Tradition at the Yogyakarta Palace, Surakarta Palace, and Solo Mangkunegaran Temple)" provides another picture that is often associated with One Suro Night.
One of the most striking rituals is Mubeng Benteng and Tapa Bisu at the Yogyakarta Palace.
On the night of 1 Suro, the courtiers and the community who took part would walk around the palace's fort in total silence, without speaking a word.
This ritual is not speaking or noisy as a form of self-control and respect for the night that is considered sacred, creating a different solemn atmosphere.
In addition to ritual silence, the prohibition of saying harsh or bad is also a taboo that is highly emphasized when One Suro Night arrives.
This belief is rooted in the belief that what was said that night, especially negative things, could come true. This is reinforced by the views of some Javanese people who believe in the existence of supernatural beings who are said to be more active in the month of Suro.
These fine creatures, according to belief, will come out and search for humans who act negligently in memory and alert (aling lan alert). Therefore, maintaining verbal, mind, and behavior becomes very important to avoid unwanted things, as if every word has its own magical power.
Not only about behavior and speech, One Suro Night also brings taboos related to large physical activities such as moving or building a house.
The people of Java strongly do not recommend that these two activities be carried out that night. The reason is simple there is a strong belief that this action can bring bad luck.
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