Sunday, October 17, 2010

Tabuik Sumatera Barat

Tabuik
Massacre Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad in Padang Karbala by Yazid ibn Muawiyah troops from Ummayah dynasty, history of deep incised strokes for Muslims in the world. In Pariaman, West Sumatra, this event is celebrated by performing a ceremony, Tabuik.
Derived from the word 'tabut', from Arabic that means parading, Tabuik ceremony is a tradition on the west coast, West Sumatra, which was held very day. The ceremony was held at the Asura day that falls on the 10th of Muharram, the Islamic calendar.


Blonde Sense of Grief

That said, Tabuik taken by adherents of the Shia of the Middle East to Pariaman, as a war memorial Karbala. The ceremony is also a symbol and expression of a deep sense of grief and respect for Muslims in Pariaman against Prophet Muhammad's grandson. Because the excitement and uniqueness in every pagelarannya, local government and even then enter Tabuik ceremony in West Sumatra tourism agenda and held every year.

Two weeks before the parade
aan Tabuik ceremony, residents Pariaman been busy doing a variety of preparations. They made as well as various snacks, pastries and Tabuik typical. In this period, there are also people who run a special ritual, which is fasting.

In addition to the naming ceremony, Tabuik also pinned to the names of objects which become an important component of this ritual. Tabuik amounted to two pieces and made of bamboo and wood. The form of horse-bodied animals, human heads, a sturdy and wings. By race

Islam, this beast called Buraq and is considered a magical beast. On the back Tabuik, made a milestone as high as about 15 m. Tabuik then decorated with red and other colors and will be in the wine later.

On the appointed day, since 0600, a crowd has been felt throughout the City of Pariaman. All participants and completeness of the ceremony getting in the town square. The other residents gathered on the roadside to watch the carnival Tabuik way. Not only ordinary citizens, government officials also attended the ceremony's most colossal implementation in West Sumatra.
Just in time, Tabuik began appointed and carnival began. One Tabuik appointed by the bearers, which accounted for 40 people. Behind Tabuik, the group of people of traditional dress that brings your instrument

a variety of percussion music drums, helped fill the ranks. During the procession took place, all carnival participants chanted, "Hayya Hayya Hussain Hussain ...!" As an expression of respect for the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. Occasionally, the procession stopped and dozens of people who play a typical martial arts into action as she accompanied Minang tetabuhan.

As the sun sets, the procession came to an end. Both Tabuik brought to shore and then floated out to sea. This is done because there is confidence that this Tabuik thrown into the sea, may dispose of bad luck. In addition, this moment is also believed to be the time Buraq fly to the sky, carrying all kinds arakannya.


When compared with Tabuik ceremony that was held ten years ago, the existing Tabuik ceremony was different. At that time, Tabuik made by two groups of citizens from different sides and then pitted against one another. In the process, not infrequently followed by fisticuffs the residents of both camps.

Unique Cultural Attractions
Now, the element of violence that had been found on Tabuik had been removed. The ceremony is more directed to an interesting cultural attractions and can be consumed by the tourists. Besides watching the procession ceremony Tabuik, the tourists can get around in traditional markets and bazaars are held in line with this celebration. Enjoy also salaluk and rakik Maco, typical food peddled Pariaman a lot on the beach. Unfortunately, until now, the ceremony Tabuik have not worked optimally. There are still a number of problems were encountered in its implementation, especially in terms of funding.

Tabuik celebration this year that fell in February for example. This event almost failed to take place. Local government even announced through mass media such cancellation plan. However, thanks to the sincerity of the people Pariaman to hold this event, Tabuik was eventually could be held and can be enjoyed by all visitors.