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Seba Baduy

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Seba Baduy is a traditional ceremony usually carried out by the Baduy Tribe. Seba Baduy is usually carried out to convey gratitude for the abundant harvest in one year. This ceremony is routinely held every year in which there is a friendly procession between the Baduy people and the local government. Seba Baduy is carried out in two places, namely the Hall of Lebak Regency and in Serang City as the center of Banten Province. Baduy people with Banten Provincial Government Seba is a Baduy word which means offering. In the context of the Seba Baduy ceremony, the Baduy people or Urang Kanekes will present their harvest to the government. Based on history, Seba has been carried out by the Baduy people for a long time. It is said that the Seba Baduy ceremony has been going on for hundreds of years, precisely during the heyday of the Banten Sultanate. Seba Baduy is also a form of Baduy loyalty and obedience to the government. The governments referred to in this case are the Lebak Regency Gov...
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Seren Taun 655th: Blessing for the Indigenous People in Kasepuhan Banten Kidul

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Kasepuhan Gelar Alam is one of the Kasepuhan Indigenous Peoples in the Halimun-Salak Mountains region. Administratively, Kasepuhan Gelar Alam is located in Sinaresmi Village, Cisolok District, Sukabumi Regency, West Java. Seren Taun 655th at Kasepuhan Gelar Alam, with the theme "Nyoreang Alam Katukang Nyawang Alam nu Bakal Datang". Baris Kolot at the moment Seren Taun 655th in Kasepuhan Gelar Alam Previously, Kasepuhan Gelar Alam was named Kasepuhan Ciptagelar. Even though the Ciptagelar traditional village has moved and changed its name to Gelar Alam, in terms of customs or cultural preservation, there is nothing different, it still carries out the legacy of ancient ancestors or elders. Gratitude thanks to the rice harvest during Seren Taun Seren Taun is a traditional harvest ceremony that is routinely carried out by the Kasepuhan traditional community in the Banten Kidul region after the rice harvest. Seren Taun comes from the words Seren and Tahun. In Sundanese, Seren ...
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Belian Traditional Ceremony (East Kalimantan)

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Belian Traditional Ceremony, one of the traditional ceremonies of the Dayak Paser Tribe Indonesia is blessed with tribal and cultural wealth that stretches across its various islands. One of the islands is Kalimantan which is famous for its native tribe, namely the Dayak tribe. The Dayak tribe also has various groups spread across the various islands of Kalimantan. One of the Dayak tribes on the island of Kalimantan is the Dayak Paser in East Kalimantan Province. Even though East Kalimantan will later become the province where the new capital is located, many areas here still adhere to traditions passed down from generation to generation. One of them is Batu Sopang District, South Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. Dayak Paser in East Kalimantan has a traditional ceremony called Belian. Belian comes from the word "beli" which means in the Paser language, namely taring. Then "kelian" which means to recover or be able to rise. If translated, it means fangs that can heal....
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Cycling to the West End of Indonesia (Zero Kilometer Point Sabang)

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" Goals are static, but the process to achieve those goals is dynamic. " That's the principle that I adhere to to this day when I'm on an adventure anywhere. It all started with a dream, that's for sure. As long as we are willing to try and enjoy every process to achieve the goal. Before I tell you more, I want to explain the purpose of the location of the title of this story, namely the Indonesian Zero Kilometer Monument in Sabang. The Sabang Indonesian Zero Kilometer Monument is a monument that marks the 0 Kilometer point in Indonesia which is one of the icons on Pulau Weh. This monument is one of the tourist attractions in Sabang which must be visited as proof that you have visited this westernmost island of Indonesia. We can find the same monument in Meurauke, Papua. Actually, the Indonesian Zero Kilometer Monument should be on Rondo Island, because this island is the outermost island in western Indonesia which directly borders Nicobar, India. This island is...
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The Couple Who Longed for Eternity (Toba and Samosir)

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The story is told that one day a handsome man named Toba lived to try his luck in the results of natural resources. His daily routine is farming for daily food. Don't ask about his fishing talent, the fish he catches from his hook amazes everyone. However, one time the fishing hook didn't move an inch. He was restless. After waiting quite a long time, the bait hook he attached was finally eaten. This was the first time the bait he pulled was very strong. He succeeded in conquering a large golden fish and bringing it home to eat. Toba was so happy. After the cooking utensils were prepared in the kitchen, Toba was suddenly shocked and confused. The fish he got turned into a very beautiful woman. The woman explained that she came from this fish. It didn't take long, Toba, who had long been a single, was determined to propose to the woman to be his partner forever. After day, Toba and the woman were blessed with a son, his name was Samosir. Toba goes to the fields every day to ...
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Nias Land

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 Tanah Nias, North Sumatra " Where else can I go now? ", this sentence always haunted me after I did research for my final college assignment in Mentawai, West Sumatra. Yep, actually I was on this trip writing my thesis for the past two months. Mentawai Islands Regency was the location for collecting data for my final assignment. Instead of holidays wrapped in research, I've always liked to travel 'far away'. What can I do, my responsibility as a student to carry out my final assignment is ongoing, but I have to carry out my right to carry out my hobby of adventuring. The story I wrote will discuss my journey after I returned from Mentawai. Nias, one of the western outer islands in North Sumatra Province. I had never thought before about the place I should visit first to start my journey. My first reason is because this island is also the closest to the Mentawai Islands. " Perhaps there are similarities in terms of social, custom and life with the Mentawais ,...
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Highest Peak on Bangka Island (Gunung Maras National Park)

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  Gunung Maras National Park Don't underestimate any mountain. That's the right word to describe the mountain I visited on Bangka Island, namely Mount Maras. Mount Maras is a mountain located on Bangka Island, precisely in Rambang Village, Riau Silip District, Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Mount Maras is the only mountain on Bangka Island. This mountain, which is a National Park, is located in 2 (two) regencies, namely Bangka Regency (main) and West Bangka Regency. However, the more dominant one is in Bangka Regency. Administratively, this area covers the Riau Silip District, Bangka Regency and Kelapa District, West Bangka Regency. The villages that cover the Mount Maras forest area are Mapur Village, Riau Silip Village, Kayu Arang Village, Berbura Village (within the area) and Tuik Village (West Bangka). The distance between Mount Maras and Sungailiat City is around 70 km, while from Belinyu City it is around 33 km. Gunung Maras National Park was designated...
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