Community Megibung tradition Karangasem

Bali is a small island that has the attraction that is very dear to pass. Bali is famous for its various traditions. One tradition that is found in East Bali (Karangasem) is Megibung.
 Megibung derived from the word "Gibung" which got the prefix "Me-". Where the word "Gibung" which means the activities carried out by many people, which is shared between people with each other. While the prefix "Me-" which means doing an activity. So Megibung is a process or activity that is carried out by people or some people to sit down together to share with each other, especially in terms of food.

This megibung tradition introduced by King of Karangasem, I Gusti Agung is Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Çaka around 1614 or 1692 BC. As at that time, Karangasem an expedition to conquer the Kings are in the land of Lombok. When the rest of the battle, the king urged all soldiers to eat together in a circular position later known as Megibung. In fact, the king himself is said to eat with the soldiers.

Megibung starting from traditional Balinese cuisine cooking together, be it rice and side dishes. When finished cooking, then people preparing food to eat it. White rice is placed in a container called gibungan, while the side dishes and vegetables that will be eaten is called a bouquet. Megibung tradition is held when there are ceremonies and Religious somewhere, especially in Karangasem area, for example in a ceremony yadnya such as weddings, temple ceremony in the temple, cremation, quarterly ceremonies, and other celebration. In this activity normally have an event that gave an invitation to relatives and relatives to witness the procession of religious ceremonies. So the procession ceremony can take place as expected.

There are some ethics that need to be considered when megibung event, we had to wash before eating terlebuh first hand, do not drop crumbs / leftovers of a mouthful, do not take our next meal, if one had been satisfied and satiated forbidden to leave her, although this rule is not written but still followed the participants ate megibung.

In Karangasem, eating megibung marathon ever done when the initial administration Geredeg Regent Wayan. Eating megibung conducted December 26, 2006 and was held at Taman Ujung Sukasada the number of participants is not less than 20,520 people. Karangasem has several tourist attractions and unique traditions, so many tourists who spend leisure time in Bali's East End.

Tenganan Village Tradition

Bali is an island paradise, because Bali has a very beautiful sights and exciting pity if passed over. Bali is not only famous for its tourist attractions, customs and culture of the Balinese people are very strong making the island of Bali a much admired each person.
 

One culture or tradition in Bali is located in Pandan War Tenganan village.
Pandanus war tradition held every year in the village of Tenganan is a Bali Aga village located in the district of Karangasem, Bali. Tradition pandanus war or in Balinese language called Mekaré-kare performed by the youth dressed in traditional Balinese with shirtless. This tradition begins with a ritual around the village to seek refuge and safety.

Pandanus war is a game which became mandatory for truna game-truna (teenage boys) Tenganan, because it symbolizes the courage of a man who will continue the tradition of the village. This ordnance is tied into the thorny pandanus shape of a mace, while the shield is made of rattan. Every man (started up teen) this village shall participate in the implementation of Pandan War, the stage is about 5 x 5 square meters. With a height of about 1 meter, with no safety rope surrounds.

Because of the sharp thorns pandan used in this tradition that almost all participants will be scratched and bleeding, after the event all participants will be treated with traditional medicine that has been prepared and is usually made of grated turmeric with coconut oil added. End of this tradition is the participants and the villagers would eat food that has been available together (megibung) and it seemed togetherness and happiness is so thick.

Community Makepung tradition Jembrana

Bali is always crowded because of its natural beauty is stunning, in addition to natural beauty is priceless, Bali also has a wide variety of traditions. One tradition that is found in the island of Bali which is located in Jembrana is Makepung tradition.

Makepung is a competition that uses the buffalo as a towing vehicle called cikar or a buffalo racing tradition of a race. The buffalo headdress decorated with a very attractive golden color. The length of the path traversed about 4 km.Tradisi this game is just beginning farmers conducted in the sidelines of plowing a field at harvest time. At that time, they quickly clashing with buffalo spur attached to a wagon and controlled by a jockey. The longer, original fraudulent activity that is growing and many people have become increasingly attractive. So Makepung has become a tradition and one of the most interesting cultural attractions and watched by tourists including foreign tourists.

Today, Makepung not only by the farmers, but the employees and employers of the city too much to be a participant and supporter. We as a generation have to maintain and preserve the tradition and culture that has been passed down by our ancestors. In this modern era already, do not let the tradition and culture that has been passed down by our ancestors fade.

The purpose of Nyepi celebrations in Bali

Each year New Saka, Balinese Hindus celebrate Nyepi. Nyepi falls on count Tilem Kesanga (IX) which is believed to constitute the purification of the gods who are in the center of the ocean that brings alive the essence amerta water. To the Hindus holy worship to invoke safety. 

Nyepi is derived from the word quiet (silent, silent). Nyepi Day is actually a celebration of the Hindu New Year calendars / calendar Çaka, which began in 78 AD. Unlike New Year celebrations AD, Saka New Year begins with Nyepi in Bali. There is no activity as usual. All activities are eliminated, including public services, such as the International Airport was closed, but not for hospitals.

The main purpose Nyepi is pleading to the presence of Almighty God, to purify Bhuana Alit (human nature / Microcosmos) and Bhuana Supreme / macrocosmos (of the universe).

Traditional Matekap in Bali

Bali is famous for its beautiful natural panaroma Bali, unique culture and rapid growth of tourism, can not be separated from the world of agriculture which has a close affinity between Culture, Religion, Bali Nature and Tourism in Bali. 

One of the work done prior to planting rice farmers are Matekap (plowing fields). Metekap is a term people of Bali in plowing their fields, they wear traditional equipment consists of "Uga" is placed on the neck both cows were then tied to the "Tengala" and "mats" that serves to plow the field.