POSBELITUNG.CO , BELITUNG - Let's enjoy Belitung! Belitung Island not only has beautiful beaches that must be visited.

This island, which is located off the east coast of Sumatra, also has a variety of cultures that are interesting to learn about.

Like Muang Jong, the ritual which usually held by the Sawang or Sekak Tribes.

The Sawang Tribe is an ethnic group whose life moves from the sea to coastal areas, located on small islands around Belitung Island and also Bangka Island.

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The Sawang Tribe in this area believes that the power of the sea will provide safety and blessings.

That's why at certain times events are held called Muang Jong or Buang Jong.

Quoted from the Wikipedia page, the Muang Jong ritual is carried out for three days and three nights in a row.

This ceremony is led by a shaman.

The implementation was then followed by all Sawang tribe people from various areas around Belitung Island.

The Muang Jong tradition is carried out every year in the local area.

The aim is as a means to ask for protection and safety for anyone who makes a living at the sea.

Quoted from various sources, this maritime ritual can be part of an expression of gratitude, rejection of evil and various affections for other sea creatures.

In general term, Muang Jong, which culminates in the ritual of throwing miniature ships and offerings into the sea, is a kind of maritime alms activity.

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Apart from that, it commemorates the spirits of their ancestors who died because of the fierce sea waves.

This tradition also serves as a means to ask for protection and safety for anyone who makes a living at sea.

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)