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1. Ceremony Tabuik West Sumatra


Derived from the word 'ark', from Arabic that means parading, Tabuik ceremony is a tradition on the west coast, West Sumatra, which was held very day. The ceremony was held at the Asura day that falls on the 10th of Muharram, the Islamic calendar.

That said, Tabuik taken by adherents of the Shia of the Middle East to Pariaman, as a war memorial Karbala. The ceremony is also a symbol and expression of a deep sense of grief and respect for Muslims in Pariaman against Prophet Muhammad's grandson. Because the excitement and uniqueness in every pagelarannya, local government and even then enter Tabuik ceremony in West Sumatra tourism agenda and held every year.

Two weeks before the ceremony Tabuik, residents Pariaman been busy doing a variety of preparations. They made as well as various snacks, pastries and Tabuik typical. In this period, there are also people who run a special ritual, which is fasting.

In addition to the naming ceremony, Tabuik also pinned to the names of objects which become an important component of this ritual. Tabuik amounted to two pieces and made of bamboo and wood. The form of horse-bodied animals, human heads, a sturdy and wings. By umatIslam, this beast called Buraq and is considered a magical beast. On the back Tabuik, made a milestone as high as about 15 m. Tabuik then decorated with red and other colors and will be in the wine later.

2. Makepung, Balinese Buffalo Racing.


If you have Kerapan Madura Cattle, then Bali has Makepung. Two traditions are similar but not equal, but the unique spectacle of a fresh and entertaining. which in the Indonesian language means romp, is the tradition of water buffalo races which have long runway attached to the people of Bali, especially in Jembrana regency.

This tradition was originally just a game farmers who carried on the sidelines of plowing activities at the harvest season. At that time, they quickly clashing with buffalo spur attached to a cart and is controlled by a jockey.

The longer, fraudulent activity that was originally developed and increasingly in demand among many. Now, Makepung has become one of the most interesting cultural attractions and many watched by tourists including foreign tourists. Not only that, even this buffalo race racing has become an annual agenda of tourism in Bali and managed this profesionalSekarang, followed by Makepung not only among farmers only.

Employees and employers of the city too much to become participants and supporters. Moreover, in a big fight, Governors Cup, for example, participants who attended Makepung can reach about 300 pairs of water buffalo or even more. The atmosphere was very festive with the presence of the musicians Jegog (Balinese gamelan made of bamboo) to liven up the atmosphere of the race.

3. Attraction Debus Banten

Attraction is very dangerous that we used to know called Debus, Debus said that martial arts originated from the area of al Madad. The longer the martial arts is growing and growing in all societies as the art of entertainment offerings for the community.

The show is still very strong core martial arts or martial arts movement and use of weapons. Debus art offerings, many uses and focus on one player immune to attacks by sharp items, and sort of sharp weapon is called with the whistle.

Art is growing and developing since hundreds of years ago, along with the development of Islamic religion in Banten. At the beginning of this art has the function as the spread of religion, but on the Dutch colonial period and at the reign of Sultan Agung Tirtayasa. Martial arts are used to evoke the spirit of warriors and the people who made offerings against Dutch colonialism. Because at that time the power is not balanced, the Dutch who have a weapon that is very complete and sophisticated.

Continue to urge the fighters and people of offerings, the only weapons they have none other than martial arts heritage that whistle.

4. Community cows Karapan Madura, East Java


Karapan beef cattle which is a race horse who came from Madura, East Java, In the event karapan cow the audience were treated to not only racing and stunt the jokinya cow, but before the start of the owners usually do the ritual procession accompanied cow racing disekelilingi seronen musical fusion Madura typical music tool that makes this event becomes more festive.

The length of the route passes the cow karapan between 180 to 200 meters, which can be reached within 14 to 18 seconds. Certainly a very fast pace cow - the cow, in addition to jockey shrewdness sometimes bamboo that is used to step on the jockey flying in the air due to the rapid speed of beef cattle.

To obtain and increase the speed the rate of cattle is the jockey, base of head of cattle are fitted with a belt full of sharp spikes that flicked his whip and the jockey who was also given the sharp spines towards the posterior calf. Of course, this wound will make the cow run faster, but also cause sores around the cow's ass.

Proximity winners sometimes the difference is very thin, even not rarely is only 1 to 2 seconds. Dimadura Bull Race is a very unique event, in addition to the fall have inherited this tradition also decreased awake until now. These events serve as a tourism event in Indonesia, and not only local tourists from foreign countries who are watching too much karapan this cow.

5. Bromo Kasada Ceremony


Ceremony performed by Kasada bromo Tenggerese who live on Mount Bromo in East Java, they perform this ritual to raise a doctor or a shaman in every village. So that they can be appointed by the traditional elders, they must be able to practice and memorize spells spells.

A few days before the ceremony begins Kasada bromo, they work on offerings that will be thrown into the crater of Mount Bromo. On the night of the 14th month perch Community Kasada rushing throng with bringing ongkek containing offerings of various kinds of agricultural products and livestock. Then they took him to the temple and while waiting for a respected elder shaman came back they memorize and recite the incantation, just middle of the night held the inauguration of the shaman and the blessing of the people of Mount Bromo dipoten sea of sand.

For the people of Tengger, Shaman is a very important role. Because their job is to lead the event - the ritual, marriage, etc..

Before graduation they are required to pass exams by rote and fluent in reading spells spells. After the ceremony finished, ongkek - ongkek containing the offerings brought from the foot to the top of the crater of Mount Bromo. And they threw into the crater, as a symbol of the sacrifices made by their ancestors. Inside the crater there are many beggars and people who live dipedalaman perch, they are far distant days come to Mount Bromo and establish residence dikawah Mount Bromo in the hope they get thrown offerings.

Residents who threw offering a variety of fruits and livestock products, they regard it as a vow or their gratitude to the god of livestock and agricultural abundance. Activities perch population residing inland mountain dikawah bromo.