FOLKLORE Asal usul Masyarakat Tengger dan Upacara Kasada

Summary

The script narrates a legendary tale from the Tengger community in Malang, East Java, Indonesia, detailing their cultural practices and religious rituals. It begins with the story of Dewi Putri and her brother Roro Anteng, descendants of the Majapahit nobility, who fled to the mountains to escape chaos. Dewi Putri, under duress, marries a powerful man, Kyai, and gives birth to 25 children. The community believes they are descendants of these siblings. The tale culminates with the sacrifice of Raden Kusuma, the 25th child, to fulfill a promise to God, which leads to the annual Kasada ceremony. This ritual reflects the Tengger people's gratitude and belief in the divine, symbolizing a reciprocal relationship with the divine through offerings to Mount Bromo's crater.

Takeaways

• 📜 The script is a version of a well-known tale among the people of Ngadas, Malang, East Java, derived from Joko Tri Haryanto's writing in the Smart Journal.
• 🏔 The story connects the origins of Nyi Roro Kidul and Joko Seger and is deeply rooted in the cultural practices and religious rituals of the Tengger community.
• 👑 The narrative begins with Dewi Murti and her brother Roro Anteng, who are nobles from the Majapahit kingdom, fleeing to the mountains due to chaos in their realm.
• 🧙‍♂️ Dewi Putri is proposed to by a powerful old man named Kyai Dewo Dewo, but she sets challenging conditions for the marriage proposal.
• 🌊 One of Dewi Putri's conditions is to create a sea of sand from the battle field, which is miraculously accomplished, leading to the defeat of Kyai Dewo Dewo.
• 🐓 The story includes a dramatic moment where Dewi Putri tricks Kyai Dewo Dewo by imitating a rooster's crow, thus escaping his advances.
• 🙏 After a period of penance, Dewi Putri, now known as Dewi Muslim, is granted children by Kiai Haji, but on the condition that the last child must be sacrificed to Mount Bromo.
• 👶 Dewi Putri gives birth to 25 children, and the last, Raden Kusuma, is eventually sacrificed to fulfill the promise made to the gods.
• 🔥 The sacrifice of Raden Kusuma is a pivotal moment, as his voice emerges from the crater of Mount Bromo, requesting annual offerings during the Kasada full moon.
• 🌕 The Kasada ceremony, held on the 14th day of the Kasada month, symbolizes the Tengger people's dependence on God and their gratitude for his blessings, as they offer their best to the divine in return for prosperity.

Q & A

What is the origin of the Tengger community's belief system as described in the script?

The Tengger community's belief system is rooted in a legend that connects the origins of Nyi Roro Anteng and Joko Seger, with the Tengger people considering themselves descendants of the Majapahit refugees.

What is the significance of the 'Kasada' ceremony in Tengger culture?

The Kasada ceremony is a significant event in Tengger culture, commemorating the sacrifice of Raden Kusuma, and is held annually on the 14th of the Kasada month. It symbolizes the community's gratitude and offering to the gods for their blessings.

What role does the character Hai play in the story?

Hai is a character who appears in the script as a senior figure, possibly a spiritual leader or ancestor, who is believed to have helped Dewi Putri during her trials and tribulations.

Why did Dewi Putri and her brother Roro Anteng flee to the mountain slopes?

Dewi Putri and her brother Roro Anteng fled to the mountain slopes to escape the chaos that occurred in their kingdom, Majapahit.

What was the condition set by Dewi Putri when she was proposed to by Kyai Dewo?

Dewi Putri agreed to the proposal on the condition that the sea of sand from the battle site be created, which was a miraculous request that was fulfilled.

How did Dewi Putri manage to escape from the threat of Kyai Dewo?

Dewi Putri managed to escape from Kyai Dewo's threat by using a ruse involving a coconut shell that emitted the sound of a rooster crowing, which led to the cancellation of the marriage proposal.

What was the promise made by Dewi Putri to Kyai Haji in exchange for his help?

Dewi Putri promised to dedicate her last child to the crater of Mount Bromo as a form of gratitude for the help she received from Kyai Haji.

Who was the 25th child born to Dewi Putri, and what was their significance?

The 25th child born to Dewi Putri was Raden Kusuma, who was significant as he was the one to fulfill the promise made to the gods by sacrificing himself into the crater of Mount Bromo.

What is the relationship between the Tengger community and Mount Bromo?

The Tengger community has a deep spiritual connection with Mount Bromo, as it is the site of the sacrifice of Raden Kusuma and the place where they make offerings to the gods during the Kasada ceremony.

What does the story of Raden Kusuma's sacrifice teach the Tengger community about the relationship between humans and the divine?

The story of Raden Kusuma's sacrifice teaches the Tengger community about the importance of gratitude and the need to reciprocate the blessings received from the gods by making offerings and sacrifices.

How does the Tengger community express their gratitude and devotion to the gods?

The Tengger community expresses their gratitude and devotion by performing the Kasada ceremony, making offerings to the gods, and acknowledging their dependence on divine providence in their lives.