Torch War in Tegalsambi

Sunday, September 20, 2009



Tegalsambi Village, District Tahunan, which has a total area of 153 hectares. The small village south of Jepara, it is often held ritual named Torch War - at war with baked banana stem. In down-down, the ritual is believed to be a form of "charity of the earth" or expressions of gratitude of local residents to Almighty God blessing overflow sustenance crops and safety

Armed with these beliefs, one morning, some residents busy preparing all the logistics for the customary ritual in the village hall. Some people seem to make the equipment Torch War. Materials used are torches rolls midrib of dried coconut leaves on the inside is filled with dried banana leaves with large quantities. Furthermore, a torch attached to a piece of bamboo. Remembering War customary ritual torch is very important, the chief Hamid Nur Tegal Sambi was chairing a meeting preparation. This includes a series of activities to prepare the annual event.

Evening, the village chief who also serves as a traditional leader to start the ritual change Tegalsambi heritage village gloves stored at his residence. Heritage village in question is a piece of wood believed to be the legacy of Sunan Kalijaga. These heritage items are also believed to have supernatural powers that protect all citizens of the village from all disaster. Nur Hamid also pray to the Almighty.