Tabuik ceremony of West Sumatra
The term ‘tabuik’ comes from Arabic ‘tabut’, which means cortege. Tabuik has been the tradition of people of West Sumatra, and holds in Asyura (10th of Month Muharram in Islamic calendar). According to local society, it is said that Tabuik is brough by Syiah of Middle East. It is actually the symbol of condolence and respect of Muslims of Pariaman Sumatra, towards Prophet Muhammad grandson ( Hussain, which was died during Karbala War).
The uniqueness of the ceremony, now has made Tabuik made as annual event, and considered as one of tourism agenda in Pariaman, Sumatra.
In addition to be used as the name of the ceremony, Tabuik is also the name of a certain figure. Tabuik is made of bamboo and wood, and shaped as horse with human head, sturdy and have wings. In Islam, this creature is called Buraq. A vertical trunk in 15m height is built on the Buraq. Tabuik then completed with some accessories which is dominated in color red.
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Deadly game of Chichén Itzá
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The Ruining of Chichen Itza monument
In old times, it is told that in Chichén Itzá there was a large field to be used for a game. it like basketball in present time. The game was thrown passing a circle in wall which height 7 meters from soil surface.
The Captain of team which was able to shoot the ball through the circle for the first time, will be head-cut. The head of the captain would be venerated to Gods.
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Rumoh Aceh
Rumoh Aceh ( Aceh house) is one of the striking building in city of Aceh. We can see this building clearly from street. It shaped in stage house, and decorate by beautiful wooden carving. Some valuable collections are kept here. One of them is Cakra Donya bell.
Cakra Donya bell was a present from Ceng Ho Admiral in 1414 during the spreading of Islam. It proves that Aceh in old times had a crowded port of business.
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