Nyale, A Traditional Ceremony which is still preserved in NTT, Indonesia
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Nyale (or called Odor nyale in Lombok) is a ceremony to welcome the hunting of marine worms Pasola. Usually this event diselenggrakan around February and March. To greet the public usually has conducted various rituals of the far-distant days. One was conducted in their homes, the night before the ceremony performed. Some rituals are carried out usually is cut into the chicken and make a diamond. This is because the ritual is closely related to activities Pasola to see the good and bad fate of someone who will take part in Pasola.
The indigenous leaders or Rato see the results of processed chicken and diamond. If the roast chicken was bled from the intestines, and the diamond that has been cooked, there is a red, or brownish, then this is believed to be a bad sign. Namely Pasola accompanying family members, will have hazards, such as suffering wounds or even death.
As the evening progressed, the Rato on duty watching the emergence of the full moon, soon getting ready to wear oversized clothes Rato (Or commonly called rowa Rato). This ritual is usually done by praying on the tomb stone (grave) and is facing the full moon.
By facing the full moon, the Rato can ensure accuracy and position of the moon, and the state of the ocean waves at the beach. From where will be decided it is time nyale. Once nyale or marine worms have seen, all the residents who had gathered since dawn, began the hunt.
This tradition is usually performed by people of Bali and Lombok but usually not accompanied by Pasola.
source : www.wikipedia.org
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