Let's Enjoy Belitung! Get to Know Muang Jong, A Unique and Rare Ritual That is Still Maintained

The traditional ritual procession from preparation to the peak of Muang Jong will be carried out by the Sawang Tribewhich still exists today in Selinsing Village, Gantung District.

Basically, Muang Jong more or less means a traditional ritual asking for safety when going to sea.

The tradition of the Sawang Tribe or Sekak Tribe is an extraordinary ritual and is still maintained.

In this ritual, the ritual performers will carry out activities as if "singing" during each procession.

Many people consider this activity to be ordinary singing.

In fact, it is a mantra on Muang Jong which is considered to create a magical impression during the ritual.

This ritual can be said to be very rare and perhaps no longer exists anywhere else.

This moment also shows that this ritual continues to exist and its authenticity is consistently maintained.

(Posbelitung.co/Novita)