5 Popular traditional ceremonies of Java

Ruwatan

 Ruwatan

Ruwatan (ablutions) is a traditional ceremony in order to be free from all sorts of misfortunes of life, bad luck and that subsequently can live a prosperous and happy ruwatan survived the most famous is ruwatan Murwakala. In this ruwatan performed with shadow puppets Murwakala story, where people who are categorized sukerto purified / purified to be freed from the threat of Betara Kala, big giant cruel and frightening, who likes to prey on the sukerto

Tedak Siten

Tedak siten is a ceremony in the tradition of Javanese culture is done when a child first learning to walk and implemented at the age of about seven or eight months of the Land Down ceremony is one of the traditional ceremony of Javanese culture for children aged 8 months (pitung eight), in other areas Indonesia is also known for traditional ceremonies down the land with different terms. This ceremony realize gratitude because at this age the child will begin to recognize the surrounding nature and begin to learn to walk.

Javanese Traditional Wedding Ceremony

In Java, as well as elsewhere, in principle, mating occurs because of a decision of two people who fell in cinta.Itu is a matter of principle. Although there are marriages that occur because parents arranged marriage that occurred in elderly people ago.Whilst ancient times through the proverbial argued: Witing Tresno jalaran soko kulino, that is to say: Love grows as accustomed.

In Java, where life is still strong family, a marriage would bring together two great families. Therefore, in accordance prevailing custom, berkasihan two beings who will tell their families that they have found a suitable partner and ideal to be used as a husband / wife.

Bibit, bebet, and Bobot

Traditionally, consideration of acceptance of a suitor based on seeds, ancestor and weight.

Bibit: background means having a good family life.

Bebet: the prospective bride, especially men, are able to meet the needs of the family.

Bobot: both prospective bride is a qualified person, both mentally and educated enough.

Usually after the two sides of parents or family approve of marriage, then do the next steps, according to the custom is as follows:

Pinangan

Usually that apply are the prospective bride Man.When the parents of the groom sent one of his family members to woo. But now, for practical purposes the male parent can be directly proposed to the parents of the woman. When you have received, directly will be discussed further steps until the marriage ceremony.

Things that need to be discussed include:

Date and day of the marriage, is determined when the marriage, at what time, usually sought baik.Kalau day wedding day has been determined, other related ceremonies such as: peningsetan, spray, midodareni, Panggih, receptions etc., stay adjusted.

Not less important is the selection of a Pemaes, makeup bride tradisional.Dalam traditional wedding ceremony, the bride a cosmetic role very large, because he and his assistants will lead, at least not tell the whole ceremony, complete with offerings that Pemaes diperlukan.Seorang famous, qualified and expert in the field, usually also have a tight schedule, due to demand, prompted apply in many places, especially the last few weeks and months both according to the Javanese calendar calculations. Therefore, cosmetic bride must be booked in advance.

Keep in the selection of priority areas for the implementation of the marriage ceremony. For example, where a marriage ceremony, and the reception manten retrieval. What will be done at home, disebuah convention center or hotel room.

In traditional marriage Java implementation, the prospective bride is officially have gawe, the man membantu.Bagaimana marriage ceremony, whether simple, moderate or large party that invited many guests and complete with entertainment, in reality it would depend the available budget. At this time both parties are more open to talk about the budget. 

 But before the wedding ceremony, there are some preparations to be made which is also a tradition of Javanese society

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• Tingkeban or mitoni Ceremony

Tingkeban ceremony called mitoni also derived from the word meaning Pitu seven, so mitoni ceremony performed at seven months gestation, and in pregnancy pertama.Dalam tingkepan ceremony, the mother who was seven months pregnant setaman washed with water flowers, accompanied by prayers Special prayers

• Kebo-Kebonan Ceremony

This ritual is a manifestation of gratitude for the people who depend on farming. In addition to starting custody of distress kebo or buffalo was selected as a symbol that represents, because buffalo assessed the animals that always helps farmers manage rice paddies. From the observation detiksurabaya.com, 15 pairs of "buffalo man" on the show seemed to be the main attraction for residents.