MEMOTONEWS - The sadranan tradition is a tradition of Indonesian society, especially Java. This tradition is carried out before the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Gumelem Kulon Village and Gumelem Wetan Village in Susukan District, Banjarnegara, Central Java, there is Nyadran Gede. This tradition is routinely performed in Petilasan Girilangan.
In the tradition of the community in gotong cleaning the tombs of their ancestors. With full family the community shoulder to shoulder cleaning the tomb.
After the completion of the clean -up activities, continue to pray together and eat together as a form of thanksgiving or gratitude to the Almighty for the favors that He has given to be able to
In this activity is usually attended by officials or officials in Susukan District. However, because it was still in the Covid-19 situation, it was only attended by local village officials. No wine parade s
According to Kades Gumelem Kulon Arief Machfud, this Nyadran Gede tradition is a hereditary tradition in Gumelem Kulon and Gumelem Wetan villages..
According to him, this tradition has become local wisdom. This tradition is carried out to welcome the coming of the month of Ramadan.
The Nyadran tradition that is currently developing is a form of preservation of activities from the kademangan era. Including the people who bring their natural products which are then taken to the petilasan to be enjoyed by sharing
"The produce of this earth is a token of public gratitude for what they have received. "The contents vary, from vegetables to livestock products such as chicken," he said.
Arief said, this tradition was also carried out as a form of prayer for the predecessors. Given that the predecessors of Gumelem Kulon and Gumelem Wetan villages were buried around the Girilangan petilasan.
