Tabuik ceremony of West Sumatra
Filed under: asia, traditional custom, Uncategorized
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.
Chichén Itzá Symbol of Worship and Science
Filed under: beach, myth and legend, north america, temple
Chichén Itzá is inheritance of Mayan archeology, which still in complete and good state. According to ‘knot of Mayan Culture’ from Chilam Balam, the temple of Chichén Itzá is built in 502-522 century, while the other version approximate this temple was made around 800 century.
- Chichen Itza Temple
The Mayan taken this temple as place to live for 200 years, before the moved to Campeche beach. Kukulkan pyramid in this temple complex is believed as the central of Mayan politics and economy, which be in Yucatan peninsula ( now Mexico ).
- Yucatan Peninsula
Chinese Lantern the Symbol of Fortune
During my blogwalking these days, I found a very interested article about Chine Lantern. It happens that I love seeing Chinese Lantern, in my opinion, Chinese Lantern has a very unique own design, attractive color, cute shape, and the whole aspect of it.
- Red Chinese Lantern
I’ve just found out that the fact is, Chinese lanterns also keeps deep meaning behind. In an article I read, Chinese lantern is a symbol of hope of a better life, happiness and success.
Based on Chinese Traditional culture, the color red will bring good fortune and will swap away the evil spirits. No wonder red paper lanterns are often seen in celebratory events.
