Thursday, July 24, 2008

Seren Taun 2008, Kasepuhan Adat Ciptagelar Banten Kidul

Seren taun is the Sundanese annual traditional ceremony of padi's planting, the major event from the several ceremonies. Before people held Seren Taun, they have to held the Ngaseuk (planting), Mipit (harvest), Nutu (beetle), Nganyaran (consuming the first padi), Ponggokan (annual report) and the last one: Seren Taun.

Where will be held...?
Kampung Adat Ciptagelar, Desa Sirnaresmi, Kecamatan Cisolok, Kabupaten Sukabumi, West Java.

When...?
August 1,2 and 3 2008

The major part of the Seren Taun is loading the "Pare Indung" (padi's seed) into the Lumbung (granary) Komunal "Leuit Si Jimat".

This event will also held many traditional Kasepuhan cultures such as Jipeng (musical instrument), Topeng (mask), Wayang Golek, Ujungan & Debus (martial arts), Pantun Buhun (ancient traditional poetry), Angklung-Dogdog Lojor, Pencak Silat, Gondang and more.

How can I get there...?
From east: Parung Kuda area by off road vehicle
From south: Pelabuhan Ratu area by motorcycle or car
From west: Sirnaresmi, Cicadas, Banten, Lebak, Cikotok, Cisungsang by off road vehicle
From north: Leuwiliang, Nanggung, Cisangku, PTP Nirmala

Accomodation...?
You have to report your present at the front gate in Kampung Ciptarasa & Bojong or at the Main Information Office in Ciptagelar. Then your accomodation will be arranged by the official.

Food...?
For those of you who'll stay at Imah Gede, you will get your meal three times a day and you have to pay Rp 30,000 (around US$ 3.5) to Mak Wok/Mak Asti/Wa Miah).

Detailed information (including 2007 Seren Taun photos): http://ciptagelar.multiply.com/ (in Bahasa)
Related sites: Seren Taun Youtube, Debus Youtube

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