Palace Ismahayana in Landak

Keraton Ismahayana Landak. Photo Courtesy Hery Irawan/Pontianak Post

Indigenous Cultural Affairs of Palace Ismahayana in Landak
Interacting with Real and Magical Nature for Kindness

Mixed cultural programs Visiting State and Akbar was an attempt by the royal palace Ismahayana Urchin and the surrounding community to preserve traditions that have been handed down by ancestors.


ZIARAH akbar is a pilgrimage to the tomb of the founder of Urchin Abdul Kahar in the Village District Munggu Ngabang. Meanwhile, a ceremony Mixed Negri, processions and food release saprahan overlap. Great pilgrimage activities and Tumpang this State, not determined exactly when its implementation. But done by reading the signs of nature.

The meaning of this State Mixed activity is an activity that originated from the local wisdom of the Malays or the sea in the Porcupine District. Reflect local wisdom, human beings are not in power. When natural disasters, human beings can not escape. Realizing the weakness of human beings, so that people become strong, he must interact with nature. Working together with nature, far better than the conquest of nature.

Nature is twofold. The spirit world and real. The local wisdom of local communities, people must be able to interact with the supernatural. Through the State Tumpang ceremony, the public seemed to want to know, that they will carry out a large event during the year. The goal, so that all given the ease of doing things. Expect that the ease of farming in agriculture. For those who work in the business sector, facilitated the effort. Various facilities in carrying out other aspects of life. People want "them" who are invisible nature take care, when people use the river and use the road, not to be disturbed. For most of the people of Borneo, the river is an artery of life. Economy and transportation lines.

We ask the Lord, who rules over creatures, so that this pulse of life is not disturbed. So, rather than asking the supernatural. When asked in the spirit world, nature became envious and associating partners with God. That is, the meaning of philosophy. Events Tumpang Affairs, has two dimensions. First, is a prayer, so that spared from any timber, natural disasters and disease. Second, safety and welfare applications. In order for the coming year, all life will be better and prosperous.