Asal Usul Suku Baduy/Kanekes Banten

The person or persons Kanekes Baduy is a group of indigenous Sundanese in Lebak regency, Banten. The term "Bedouin" is the name given by residents outside the community groups, the term originated from the Dutch researchers who seem to equate them with Badawi Arab groups who are sedentary societies (nomadic). Another possibility is that because of the River and Mountain Bedouin Bedouin in the northern part of the region. They themselves prefer to call themselves as urang Kanekes or "people Kanekes" according to their region name, or title that refers to the name of their village as Urang Cibeo (Garna, 1993).

The language they use is a dialect of Bahasa Sunda-Banten. To communicate with people outside of their current use Indonesian language, although they do not get that knowledge from school. People Kanekes 'in' do not know the culture of writing, so that the customs, beliefs / religion, and ancestor stories stored only in oral speech only.

Opinions about the origin of the Kanekes differ with the opinion of historians, who based his opinion by way of synthesis of some historical evidence in the form of inscriptions, travel records of Portuguese and Chinese sailors, and folklore of the 'Tatar Sunda', which was minimal existence. Community Kanekes associated with the Kingdom of Sunda that before its collapse in the 16th century centered on Pakuan Pajajaran (around Bogor now). Before the founding of the Sultanate of Banten, the western tip of Java island is an important part of the Kingdom of Sunda. Banten is a fairly large trading port. Ciujung River are navigable various types of boats, and crowded is used to transport agricultural products from rural areas. Thus the ruler area, which is called the Prince of shoot General considers that the sustainability of the river should be maintained. For that diperintahkanlah royal army that is trained to maintain and manage the heavily wooded and hilly area in the region of Mount Kendeng. The presence of troops with special duties is likely to become the embryo of Bedouin society that still inhabit the upper river at Mount Kendeng Ciujung the (Adimihardja, 2000). Differences of opinion was brought to the allegation that in the past, their historical identity and accidentally closed, which probably is to protect the Bedouin community itself from attack enemies Pajajaran.

There is another version of history Baduy tribe, started when Indiana Jones King Siliwangi son came home from arabia after berislam in the hands of Sayyidina Ali. The son wanted to convert the King and his followers. At the end of the story, with 'wangsit Siliwangi' received by the King, they object to convert to Islam, and spread to all corners sunda to remain in his conviction. And King Siliwangi chased down to the lowland areas (Baduy now), and hide until abandoned. Then the King in the area Baduy is renamed with a new title King Kencana Wungu, which may have changed its title again. And in Baduy dalamlah King Siliwangi enthroned with 40 loyal followers, so until the day would be civil war between them and us is represented by ki Saih a human form but the whole body and face covered with feathers monyet.dan ki Like this Saih presence in we are at the request of the guardian to God for winning the truth.

Kanekes public trust which is called the Sunda wiwitan rooted in the worship of ancestral spirits (animism) which on subsequent development was also influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The core belief is shown by the absolute pikukuh or customary provisions adopted in the daily life of people Kanekes (Garna, 1993). The most important contents of the 'pikukuh' (compliance) Kanekes is the concept of "without any changes, or changes in as little as possible:
Lojor heunteu meunang cut, short-jointed heunteu meunang.
(Length can not / should not be cut, the short can not / should not be connected)

The object of trust is important for the community Kanekes Arca Domas, the location kept secret and is considered the most sacred. Kanekes people visit these locations to conduct worship once a year in Kalima, which in 2003 coincided with the month of July. Only puun which is the highest indigenous chairman and several members of selected communities that follow the cult group. In the complex there are Arca Domas stone mortar that holds rain water.

Simak

Baca secara fonetik

If at the temple was found a stone mortar is in a state full of clear water, then for the people Kanekes it is a sign that the rain of the year will be a lot down, and harvest will be successful. Conversely, if the stone mortar dry or watery cloudy, it is a sign of crop failure (Permana, 2003a). For some people, related to the persistence society, indigenous beliefs embraced this Kanekes reflect the religious beliefs of Sundanese people in general prior to the entry of Islam.

Outer Baduy
Outer Baduy are people who have come out of customs and Bedouin in the region. There are several things that cause dikeluarkanya Bedouin residents in the Outer Baduy. Basically, the existing regulations on the outside and Baduy Baduy in it almost the same, but outside Baduy more familiar with technology than Baduy deep.
Cause
They have violated customary Baduy In.
Desiring to get out of Baduy In
Married to a member of the Outer Baduy


Bedouin population in the Development Process House Foreign been using assistive devices, such as saws, hammers, nails, etc., that were previously prohibited by the indigenous Bedouin In.
Using traditional clothes with black or dark blue (for men), indicating that they are not sacred. Sometimes using modern clothes such as T-shirts and jeans.

Baduy In

Baduy In is part of the whole Bedouin tribe. Unlike the Outer Baduy, Bedouin residents still adhere to the customs of their ancestors.
Most of the rules adopted by the Bedouin tribes in include:
Not allowed to use vehicles for transportation
Not allowed to use footwear
The door should face north / south (except the house Puun)
Prohibition of use of electronic tools (technology) Using colored fabrics black / white as the clothes that are woven and sewn himself, and not allowed to use modern clothing.


Kanekes society that until now strictly follow the customs is not an isolated communities, remote or isolated communities from the development of the outside world. The establishment of the Sultanate of Banten, which automatically enter into the realm Kanekes was not separated from their consciousness. As a sign of compliance / confession to authorities, the public routinely perform seba Kanekes to the Sultanate of Banten (Garna, 1993). Until now, the ceremony seba continues to take place once a year, be brought crops (rice, pulses, fruits) to the Governor of Banten (previously the Governor of West Java)

At this time the outsiders who visit the region Kanekes increasing up to hundreds of people per visit, usually a teenager from the school, students, and other adult visitors. They receive the visitors, even to stay one night, with the proviso that visitors comply with the customs prevailing there. Customary rules, among others, should not be photographed in the region Baduy In, do not use soap or toothpaste in a river. However, the region Kanekes remain off limits to foreigners (non-citizen). Several foreign journalists who tried to enter until now always been denied entry.

At work in the fields is not too much, people Baduy also happy to travel to major cities around the area on condition that they must walk. Generally they go in small groups consisting of 3 to 5 people, a visit to the house of acquaintances who had come to the Bedouin as he sells honey and handicrafts. During the visit they usually get extra money for their daily lives.