DESTINATION: CULTURAL TOURISM IN Mt. BROMO

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WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN YOUR DESTINATION,
Mt. BROMO, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA

Dear readers, 
I have already posted some information about Mount Bromo before, and I think, there is something I left to write for you. 

I try to remember, and I finally know what is left. Here it is! The Cultural Tourism in Mt. BROMO.

Culture

This destination will not disappoint you. As it is a natural view, it provides, absolutely, an amusing experience for you. Beside the view of the mountain offered, there is a ceremonial ritual conducted on Mt. Bromo. This ceremony is called YADNYA KASADA (it is pronounced Kasodo). It is conducted by the Tenggerese people of Probolinggo who live in the surrounding of Mt. Bromo.

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It is always conducted on the fourteenth day of  the Month of Kasodo. It is not the day that you can find in your calender, but it is in the calender of javanese. The Tenggerese people of Probolinggo, East Java, travel up the mountain in order to make offerings of fruit, rice, vegetables, flowers and sacrifices of livestock to the mountain gods by throwing them into the caldera of the volcano.

Before throwing them into the crater, The Tenggerese people choose an elder to lead the ceremony. Then, there is a traditional dance showed by them which tells everybody about the story of a legend which become a belief of Tenggerese people since many years ago.

--> The origin of the ritual lies in the 15th century legend where a princess named Roro Anteng started the principality of Tengger with her husband, Joko Seger. The couple were childless and therefore beseeched the assistance of the mountain gods. The gods granted them 24 children but stipulated that the 25th child, named Kesuma, must be thrown into the volcano as human sacrifice. The gods' request was implemented. The tradition of throwing sacrifices into the volcano to appease these ancient deities continues today and called Yadnya Kasada ceremony. Though fraught with danger, some locals risk climbing down into the crater in an attempt to recollect the sacrificed goods that believed could bring them a good luck.

  Kasada Ceremony  (besttouristplace.com)

On the Lautan Pasir (see: The sea of SAND in Bromo) sits a Hindu Temple called Pura Luhur Poten. The temple holds a significant importance to the Tenggerese scatter across the mountainous villages such as Ngadisari, Wonokitri, Ngadas, Argosari, Ranu Prani, Ledok Ombo and Wonokerso. The temple organized annual Yadnya Kasada ceremony which lasts for about one month. On the 14th day, the Tenggerese will congregate at Pura Luhur Poten to ask for blessings from Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa and God of Mahameru (Mount Semeru). Then the mass will proceed along the crater edges of Mt Bromo where offerings will be thrown into the crater. The major difference between this temple with the Balinese ones are the type of stones and building materials. Pura Luhur Poten uses natural black stones from volcanoes nearby, while Balinese temples mostly made from red bricks. Inside this pura, there are several buildings and enclosures aligned in Mandala zone composition.

Tenggerese people bring the offerings to the peak of the Mountain (Iring-iringan sesaji) 

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So, If your coming is close to the day when the ceremony is conducted, you are a lucky one then. Actually, Kasodo month can be in June, July, or even August. 

If you are a photographer, this ceremony will provide you a breathtaking view ever.
Well, it is nice to discuss this topic with you. Have fun in your Holiday! Good Luck!
  
Source : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bromo

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