Anies Baswedan Undergoes The Honorary Ritual Of Luwu Land In Palopo

Bakal capres Anies Rasyid Baswedan menjalani ritul adat "Mappasebbi" atau pemberian kehormatan dalam tradisi Istana Datu Luwu untuk mendengar ungkap pediran seseorang yang perlu mendapatkan doa dan restu dari Kedatuan Luwu, saat safari politik di Kota Palopo, Sulawesi Selatan.

Head of the Luwu Kedatuan Secretariat Office Andi Adnan Baso Ulung Opu Daeng Mapata explained that the traditional ritual "Mappesabbi" was carried out in two main stages, namely the pick-up procession and the core procession.

Reported by ANTARA, Saturday, September 23, during the pick-up procession of Anies Baswedan, the "tilung river" ritual or umbrellad with a six-poled tent carried by six girls.

Furthermore, following the "riwata lawolo" or walking guided by a ritual leader escorted by palace troops was greeted by the "padduppa" dance followed by giving tribute using 12 palace heirloom spears.

In front of the steps of the Luwu Kedatuan palace by Supassang Songka, where this ritual contains prayers and inaugurations to invite Anies Baswedan to enter the Balarung Salastae Hall. This welcoming ritual will end with traditional traditions

In this procession, YM Datu Luwu's written remarks will be read out by Maddika Bua, Andi Syaifuddin Kadiraja Opu To Sattiaraja delivering leadership advice for Anies Baswedan.

There are three main points in YM Datu Luwu's remarks, namely the protection and development of the archipelago's kratons, support for the realization of Tana Luwu Province, and facilities for improving Andi Djemma University.

At the end of the procession, Anies was given to guard Luwu, who was named "La Paddenring" which means the support from many people as a candidate for the leader of the Indonesian nation.

Anies Baswedan in his remarks at the maritime palace expressed his respect and pride by receiving a warm welcome from the Luwu land royals when he set foot on Luwu land, South Sulawesi.

"I would like to express my respect for Datu's attention to us with a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Now, we come to this historical land expecting direction, guidance and instructions from the elders, the customary council of Luwu land," he said.

"Hopefully we can get great enthusiasm, extraordinary enthusiasm that has been encouraged from the palopo, Luwu to South Sulawesi. From South Sulawesi to the entire landscape of the archipelago," said the former governor of DKI Jakarta.

After the Mappesabbi ritual, Anies Baswedan and his wife Fery Farhati Ganis were treated with typical Luwu foods such as limestone, jokes, sinole, parades and other foods, then headed to the Jami Tua Palopo Mosque to perform the d betterur prayer while greeting the congregation and taking photos with the community who were looking forward to the arrival of the former Minister of Education and Culture.

"Alhamdulillah. We are very grateful that Pak Anies' visit agenda went smoothly and very lively. Even though he was willing to come from afar to Luwu Raya. It shows his concern and concern for culture and aspirations from the people in this area," said Secretary General of Mileanies Asri Tadda.