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Kamis, 09 Juni 2011

mallassung ceremonial manu

The ritual of the typical young couple Mandar tribe who is domiciled in the District of South Sea, Kotabaru District, South Kalimantan. Mallassung Manu is the name given to traditional rituals releasing several pairs of male and female chickens as a form of request asking a mate to God Almighty. 

The party has also become customary tour event this is done for generations on the Island of Love, a small island which is said to heart-shaped and is approximately two miles from Sea Island, the largest island in the waters of southeast Kalimantan, which become the capital city Kotabaru District. Love Island has an area of ​​about 500 m2 and is made up of large boulders and some trees in it. 


In this unique indigenous party, the participants set off together from the Sea Island (Kotabaru) Love the island by boat. Arriving on the Island of Love, the party took off a pair of traditional male and female chickens executed, witnessed by thousands of spectators The desire for easy to find a mate to bear a unique cultural expression. Specificity that can be witnessed in Indigenous Feast Malassuang Manu. The main ritual of this ceremony, which took off male and female chickens, carried out over a large rock in the middle split along approximately 10 meters. From the top of the rock, a pair of chickens are thrown as a sign the petition to God that facilitated the search for a mate. 


After removing a pair of chicken, the youth are then tied a ribbon or raffia (which in it has been filled in stone or beautiful handkerchief) on the upper branches or twigs of trees located on the Island of Love. It is a symbol, if later obtained a soul mate will not be interrupted until death perjodohannya rope to pick up. 


Later, ribbon or raffia will be taken back if the request to meet a mate has been granted. Couples who have been paired will return to Love Island to take a ribbon or raffia using klotok boats decorated with colorful paper. Food is always a dish typical of this second ritual is a studio (a kind of fried banana kepok made of banana wrapped in rice and wheat flour with a mixture of sugar and salt), and drink a hot tea. 


The couple will be accompanied by relatives to hold salvation. After prayer, they then release the tape or rope which was tied around a tree branch or twig to be kept as proof that his wish has come true. In addition, the second ritual is also a petition in order in the next life always be guided into a prosperous family. 


Custom party whose implementation is supported by the local government is also enlivened by traditional dances and various competitions, such as volleyball, soccer, and others. Various events are usually going to fight the race trophy Kotabaru Regent or Governor of South Kalimantan. 


Usually Mallasung Manu Party held in March-April Manu Mallassuang customary celebrations held in Aru Bay and Island of Love, District of South Sea, Kotabaru District, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. 


Capital City Kotabaru district at the northern tip of the Sea Island. From the capital city of South Kalimantan, Banjarmasin, Kotabaru located about 350 miles by road conditions that are less smooth. Tourists who use the buses, mini buses, or chartered cars will spend about 9-10 hours to reach the ferry port. This road trip will continue by using the ferry across the sea to the Port of Tanjung Serdang, Kotabaru. From this port, travel overland to the Kotabaru still takes approximately 1 hour with a distance of about 40km. 


In addition to travel overland, if you choose sea transportation, tourists can also take advantage of crossing from Port Batulicin (District Tanah Bumbu) to Port of Tanjung Serdang (Kotabaru). 


Aircraft, especially transit Syamsuddin Noor Airport in Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan) or Sepinggan Airport Balikpapan (East Kalimantan) before heading to the airport Stagen Kotabaru. 



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Taci Maccera Ceremony

Maccera tion Ceremony is a traditional ceremony of traditional fishing communities in the New City District, South Kalimantan. This ceremony has been going on since long and continues to be hereditary every once a year.

 
Some time ago, this ceremony is held again at the Beach Gedambaan also called Tiung Nest Beach. Procession utarna Macceratasi is slaughtering buffalo, goats, and chickens on the beach later her blood flowed into the sea with the intention to give blood for marine life.

 
With the implementation of this traditional ceremony, the people who live around the coast and surrounding areas, hoping to find sustenance in abundance of marine life.
Buffaloes, goats, and chickens slaughtered. Dilarungkan blood into the sea. That's the main part of the procession Macceratasi Ceremony. Although essentially similar to the usual sea ceremony performed other traditional fishing communities. But the traditional ceremony of this one have their own entertainment.

 
Before the first starting Macceratasi Absorb Fresh ceremony to ask the blessing of Allah SWT. A day later held the release of the boat worshiped Bagang by loading some rollicking released by fishermen bagang, both from the Bugis, Mandar and Banjar.
The entire ceremony is once again symbolize familial adhesiveness among fishermen. To enliven this traditional ceremony, usually presented in the form of art hadrah entertainment, traditional music, martial arts and attractions.

 
After the release of bagang, displayed on top rope climbing attraction is usually done by men Bajau tribe. This attraction was always performed even competed at the Ceremony Salamatan Leut (Sea Festival) as a complement to the entertainment community. 


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Traditional Marriage in tribal procession Tolaki

Traditional wedding procession always draw attention to behold. One is the traditional wedding Tolaki tribe in Southeast Sulawesi, which was named Mowindahako.

Mondotambe Dance is a dance to welcome the groom's entourage before entering the residence of the bride. This dance is a dance of welcome for the guest of honor.

After passing procession Mondotambe dance, the groom's party to open a stretch of gloves. Gloves that can be opened only after the groom's guardianship to give compensation to the woman.

Wedding procession or Mowindahako begins with a prepared Salopa or additional custom offerings, such as the betel, areca nut, tobacco and some other dish.

Kabul final offer also included in this wedding procession. The series is completed when the groom's procession to the cancellation of ablution. End closed with a dance party Lulo. Both bride and invitations were holding hands to tighten the brotherhood.

But along with the times, customs Mowindahako becoming obsolete. Even some procession which was replaced, but has the same meaning.