This one tradition is one of the rituals that are often performed in almost all the Acehnese adat activities . His name is Peusijuek Tradition.

What is Peusijuek's tradition?

Peusijuek is one of the rituals or custom processions inAceh's culture. This tradition is usually done to apply for salvation, peace, and happiness in life. Peusijuek tradition is one tradition that has existed since ancient times, and is still frequently done until now. This tradition is usually performed in almost all the Acehnese customary activities, such as custom wedding, custom celebrations, celebration and other custom ceremonies.

Origins of Peusijuek Tradition

This Peusijuek tradition is one of the old traditions of the Acehnese people. According to its history, the Peusijuek Tradition is one of the remains of Hindu culture. Hindu culture in Aceh itself is due to the relationship betweenAceh and India in the past, so indirectly the Hindu culture it brought began to affect the culture of the people of Aceh. One of them is with the Peusijuek Tradition . The word "Peusijuek " itself is derived from the word " sijue ", which in Aceh means " cold ". So it can also mean chilling or cooling.

At that time the peusijuk ceremony which was held still using spells or certain prayers. But since the inception of Islam in Aceh, the tradition was later changed by incorporating Islamic elements into it such as prayers ,prayers, prayers in other Islamic teachings. Despite this, Peusijuek's maintenance procession is still maintained up to its present form.

Peusijuek Tradition Function

In Aceh's culture, the Peusijuek tradition is essentially functioned for pleading for safety, peace, and happiness in life. But peusijeuk's function is also divided into several types, such as Peusijuek again (during dispute), Peusijuek pade bijeh (started planting rice), Peusijuek place tinggai(inhabited new house), Peusijuek peudong rumoh (build house), Peusijuek kaurubeuen ( when sacrificing), Peusijuek vehicle, Peusijuek ride pilgrimage, circumcision Peusijuek, and Peusijuek wedding .

Implementation of Peusijuek Tradition

Implementation of Peusijuek rituals is usually performed by religious figures or indigenous peoples. This is required because the Peusijuek tradition is a ritual considered sacred, so to do so should be the person who understands most about the prayers and the procession in the ritual. What if people in Peusijuek are men, usually done by Teungku or Ustadz . Whereas when Peusijuek is women, then it will be done by Ummi or a woman who is asked by society.

In the implementation of the Peusijuek traditions there are three most important things, tools and materials, movement, and prayer. For devices and materials Peusijuek usually consists of a platter, bu leukat (sticky rice), u cheap (coconut palm), Breueh sheets (rice), teupong taweue (flour mixed with water), on sisikuek (a type of leaf cocor duck), manek NOE ( type of leaves), naleueng sambo (kind of grass), glaze (handwash) and sangee (lid). For the people of Aceh, every Peusijuek material possesses a special philosophy and meaning in it.

The fun-loving movement is also one of the most important things, because of its sacred nature so to do it can not be wrong. The movement is usually done from left to right and from right to left, as well as occasionally done with cross movements. The movement in the splash of peusijuk certainly also has a philosophy and special meaning in it.

Prayer is the most important element in this tradition, since the essence of the Peusijuek ceremony is to ask God to be given the salvation, happiness and well-being of those who make the event. The prayer used is a prayer in the teachings of Islam that is often used in the Peusijuek tradition. Therefore, those who perform the ceremony must be religious or customary figures who are well understood and trusted by the community.

The meaning of Peusijuek Tradition

As one of the cultural heritage, the Peusijuek tradition is very rich in the values ​​and the special meaning in it. For the people of Aceh, the Peusijuek tradition is interpreted as an expression of gratitude to God for all the favors and the happiness that is given to them. In addition, this tradition is also an application and hope to always gain salvation, blessings and prosperity.

Development of Peusijuek Tradition

In its development, the Peusijuek tradition is still preserved and maintained until now. This tradition is still often done in various custom events such as weddings, celebrations, celebrations and other Acehnese custom events. Although some consider this peusijuk tradition to be almost similar to Hindu traditions, but in terms of way, the content and purpose are very different.

Acehnese people believe that this Peusijuek tradition is a result of local cultural wisdom taught by their ancestors. Where cultures and religions should be run side by side with all the goodness in them. So that should respect and maintain its existence.

An introduction to " Peusijuek Tradition in Aceh Community Culture ". Hopefully useful and increase your knowledge about the traditions and culture of the people in Indonesia.

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