Already know where are you going this time year-end holidays? Come to the Edge Tile, Sukabumi, West Java. This place is a paradise for beach lovers and waterfalls. The white sands, gently sloping beaches, and beautiful sunset here.
To get to the Edge tiles, you can use a private car or public. If you use public transportation, the first objective is terminal Sukabumi and look for urban transportation to the terminal Overtime Situ. After that, you can use the bus or elf majors Surade. Arriving at Terminal Surade, you can ride public transportation department Edge Tile red color. If you are using a private vehicle, please directly from sukabumi to the Edge tiles were taken during a 3-4 hour drive. Edge tiles are truly breathtaking wilderness owned by Indonesia. Unfortunately, there are some where there were less well maintained and the lack of facilities in support. Many roads leading Pangumbahan Beach, White Sand Beach and Wave 7 are still on the tarmac. However, it is mennjukan that the beaches were unspoiled. Remember, ATM machines are also not there you know! I suggest to use a personal vehicle for traveling to the Edge tiles. This is because many spot beaches and waterfalls located quite far apart. In addition, public transport facilities are also lacking. This he spots the beach and a beautiful waterfall at the End of tile:
1. Turkish Tenda Biru This beach is very natural because it is located in a protected forest area guarded the Air Force. The entry fee is Rp 5,000 only. The beach is very nice, because when water recedes we can walk about 200-300 meters from the beach to the center. Expanse of white sand and rocks so enchanting, dear less terawatnya this creates an enormous beach trash scattered. 1. Turkish Minajaya Minajaya beach-like beach Tenda Biru. If the tide is low, we could see mothers with search jukut hejo (green grass) on the outskirts of the waves and fathers looking for lobster. Here, we can buy fish or shrimp fishermen are still to be cooked and eaten in huts on the beach. Again, I did not find trash on the beach area. 2. Turkish Pangumbahan Wow! I was amazed when it comes to this beach. White sand into amazing sight. Here are lots of foreign tourists and their surfing turtle breeding places. Thankful, I can see hatchlings release as many as 150 animals. All visitors to clap in time-hatchling turtle hatchlings released a touching scene for me. 3. Amanda Beach Queen This beach is located in the villa Amanda Queen. We can enjoy the high seas of the Indian Ocean with waves deboran captivating. 3. Cipanarikan or White Sand Beach White sand beaches adorn this. The scenery is incredible between meetings seawater and freshwater estuary here, as the white desert. Very natural! To go to the white sand, the vehicle must be parked in a garden. Then we walk approximately 3-5 minutes down protected forests. There we were treated to the wild with white sand lambut virgin. 4. Beach Waves 7 I'm very sorry I have not been to this place because my time is very short. To get there, according to local residents, must use a motorcycle taxi for Rp 150 thousand and through the woods past the three rivers with footpaths. If it rains, the motorcycle taxi fares up to Rp 200-250 thousand because the road is very steep. 7 waves is named by foreign tourists, because there are good waves for surfing. Hopefully I can get there next time. 5. Curug Cikaso Waterfall Cikaso has an incredibly magnificent. It is indeed very far from the beaches I have visited. If you bring your own vehicle, can return towards Surade and if you use public transportation, you can hire a motorcycle taxi or public transportation due to travel towards the waterfall Cikaso there is no public transportation. From the parking of vehicles, you can ride a boat to pay Rp 60,000 per group. Alternatively, you can walk a distance of about 5 minutes, approximately 200 meters.
6. Curug Luhur I first saw this I am less interested, because this waterfall a river. However, after I came down, the view is simply stunning. River with stones adorning the beauty of its own base like a garden paradise, because during the dry season the waterfall is no water. Gratitude is so profound, I could be given the chance to enjoy the nature of this archipelago. Thus my trip to Ujung Genteng, Sukabumi. Hope can be a separate horizons for me and your readers to take travel trip wild in Indonesia this earth. I am sure our nature is not inferior to other countries. I always give thanks to the Creator of the beauty of our earth so that I could enjoy the beach, waterfalls, and a sunset so fascinating.
Of the 17,000 islands that make up the archipelago of the Republic of Indonesia, Java has historically been considered the heartland. Where Java has led-culturally, economically and politically down through the centuries, other regions have followed. On Java, still the most densely populated island of Indonesia, there are five Provinces. West Java is the largest, with the greatest population, and, some would claim, with the most pride. West Java Province is located at part of western Java Island. The enchanting of Sunda land stretches from Sunda Strait in the west to the borders of Central Java in the east. The locals’ people know West Java Province as the Land of Sunda. The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valleys hugging lofty volcanic peaks, many of which surround the capital of West Java.
The history of West Java is a story of trade, spices, and the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms. In the late 1500′s the region was ruled from mighty Cirebon, which still survives as a sultanate today, although a shadow of its former glory. West Java was of the first contact points in Indonesia for Indian traders and their cultural influences, and it was here that the Dutch and British first set foot in the archipelago.
This province has its own unique culture and language, both called Sundanese that is also used to call its people. The ancient kingdoms of Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon would make interesting studies for the student of archaeology. Cirebon is located on the border between West and Central Java, having a mixed culture originating from the ancient Cirebon and Banten kingdoms, resulting in similar customs and dialects of the two people, although Banten is located at the extreme western part of the province.
SURFING THE PELABUHAN RATU BAY The Pelabuhan Ratu Bay faces the Indian Ocean with a southwesterly aspect and is approx. 45 km wide and 60 km long. The dry season is the main surfing season and is approximately from March through to November (breaking over 300 days per year) with a temperature range of 25 to 37° Celsius. The wet season is from November through to March and there are still waves to be had. The typical swell direction is southerly, with large and good waves to be had all around the bay catering for all surfing levels There are waves here that are some of the best in Indonesia, and like any place else it’s just timing.
WEST JAVA SURFARI -
The Wild West –
ACCOMMODATION at PELABUHAN RATU
The AJI Resort lies on the ruggedly beautiful and sparsely populated South coast of West Java, only 4 hours drive from Jakarta’s International airport. Transfer to and from the resort is arranged by us. The setting is idyllic, on a long private beach bounded by cliffs and the Indian Ocean, set in paddy fields and coconut trees. The lush foothills of the volcano Gunung Halimun, the largest National Park in West Java, form the backdrop to the North. The sunsets are spectacular. Eighteen comfortable and modern Javanese style bungalows, self catering and fully serviced, a bar, restaurant, pool plus kid’s pool are set in 1.5 hectares of tropical gardens. As well as Garden View Resort rooms. So perfect for small families or groups or couples and or a couple of friends.. There is a surf break within walking distance of the hotel.. Although we provide a surfguide and car everyday to get you to the best breaks around.. like Cimaja just 20 minute drive.
SURF POINTS AROUND PELABUHAN RATU CIMAJA – It is a right with a reef and rock bottom. Cimaja is a fun wave from 4 – 5 ft, and produces great barrels when at 7 ft. Wave heights above this to 10 – 12+ft, make the conditions fast and steep, narrow gun boards work well in these swells.
INDICATOR POINT - It has a shallow coral bottom, which works well with heavy swell (7 ft. +) and a high tide. It’s a long wall with a constant tube that shuts down after a 150 – 200 m down the line drive. If you want a speedy workable wave you’ll find it here when the conditions are right.
KARANG PAPAK - This is a fun wave, which is good when Cimaja and Indicators are crowded or closing out.
KARANG HAWU (Sunset Beach) – Right in front of Any’s Taverne, this is a beach break and offers rights and lefts, but the lefts tend to be better. Good for beginners and it has a surf school.
KARANG CIBANG HAJI - An everchanging sandbottom righthander off a groyne with a smaller left on the inside of the groyne. Rarely surfed and can park your car near the boat harbour so be daring and check it out!
KARANG AJI - It is a clean wave, which wraps around a large rock, then goes between two large rocks about 60+ m apart, this wave can give fun rides up to 100 m.
CIKEMBANG – A righthand point on a postcard perfect beach that is the place to go when everwhere else is out of control. Great longboard wave
SAWARNA and more secret spots – Left hander
When Cimaja is small then it is time to check out Sawarna.. this place is a swell magnet.. on the right swell this wave will run and curve and stand up and throw for up to 300metres..
LOJI’s – the gem
This break is sort after for by every surfer that hits the west coast of Java.. When Cimaja is out of control it is time to head to Lojis.. this wave just runs and runs and runs.. if you like long lefts you will also be waiting in anticipation..
TURTLES Surfers camp: Reopened 2013 with new rooms
This camp is the CLOSEST to the famous Turtles surf at Ujung Genteng on the south coast of west Java. Only 200 metres walk..This reef break catches Indian Ocean swells from May to October. . Three separate buildings house twin, double, and dormitory/family rooms (AC or fan), kitchen, resto, and bar; amid serene, cool and shaded gardens. It is surrounded by paddy fields and an easterly breeze keeps the climate pleasant throughout the season. Other surf breaks like Ombak Tujuh, are within motorbike access, and the white sand beach extending north from the reef is as spectacular as any beach in the world. Gigantic sea turtles nest nightly on this same beach; the area is a designated National Park. The wave Turtles picks up a large amount of swell. However, on the small days snorkeling, swimming and fishing all along the coast are a great diversion; and the pristine area can be explored on motorbike.
ROOMS:
Currently there are 12 rooms available with 10 airconditioning and 2 fan cooled rooms. (first in best dressed). Double and single beds. For groups of 4 we have family rooms with 4 single beds. SURF ‘Turtles’ is the main wave and it’s the most commonly surfed in the area as it does not need much swell to be surfable. Turtles is a 15 minute walk from our accommodation and is a punchy barrelling left hander that can be surfed at all tides.
Ombak Tujuh is located 30 to 40 minutes by motor bike ride up the coast or a one hour local boat ride. It is located in Cibabi national park. Ombak Tujuh picks up almost as much swell as anywhere in Indonesia and really starts to do its thing once it hits 6 ft and regularly gets a lot bigger than this.There are a couple of other waves around the bay of Ombak Tujuh for those with a keen sense of adventure. For those that have a thirst for adventure there are a number of other waves that can be found around Ujung Genteng. These waves can produce high quality waves yet are seldom surfed.
JAVA SURFARI 1: AJI RESORT and Turtles surf camp Includes: 11 nights/12 days duration, all breakfasts, accommodation 7 nights at Pelabuhan Ratu near karang Haji surfpoint and 4 nights at Ujung Gentang near turtles surfpoint), Fully Guided private surf trips around the pelabuhan ratu area on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 (surfguide, driver, car). Personal transfers to and from Jakarta Airport (4hrs) (day 1 and day 12) and also Pelabuhan Ratu to Ujung Genteng (2.5 hours). (Day 6 and day 10) 5 nights at Pelabuhan ratu and then 4 nights at Ujung Gentang and then 2 nights at Pelabuhan ratu. Accommodation: due to limited accommodation we will try ensure guests get an airconditioned room although this is not guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE: we also provide airfares from Bali to Jakarta and transfers from there hotel etc.. as some guests can get direct flights to Jakarta from there origin we have not included these in the package if guests require them please let us know and we will inform you of the extra price.
JAVA SURFARI 2: AJI RESORT Includes: 7 nights/8days duration, all breakfasts, accommodation (7 nights at Pelabuhan Ratu near karang Haji surfpoint) Fully Guided Private surf trips around Pelabuhan ratu on days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (driver, car, surfguide) Personal transfers to and from Jakarta Airport (4hrs) Accommodation: PLEASE NOTE: we also provide airfares from Bali to Jakarta and transfers from there hotel etc.. as some guests can get direct flights to Jakarta from there origin we have not included these in the package if guests require them please let us know and we will inform you of the extra price.
JAVA SURFARI 3: TURTLES SURF CAMP Includes: 7 nights/8 days duration, all breakfast, accommodation 7 nights at Ujung Gentang near turtles surfpoint), Personal transfers to and from Jakarta Airport (6hrs) Accommodation: due to limited accommodation we will try ensure guests get an airconditioned room although this is not guaranteed.
PLEASE NOTE: we also provide airfares from Bali to Jakarta and transfers from there hotel etc.. as some guests can get direct flights to Jakarta from there origin we have not included these in the package if guests require them please let us know and we will inform you of the extra price.
JAVA SURF CAMP SURFARI 4: CIMAJA Surf Camp
Includes: 5 nights at Cimaja, Surf camp accommodation, fan cooled some rooms have own toilet and shower, others just have share toilet.. SHORT WALK to Cimaja Surf Point.
SURF CAMP: provides – Drinking water, tea and coffee are included. There’s wifi throughout and there is now a new desktop computer available for guests. There is also a safe in the staff room if guests want to lock up their passports. etc. All rooms can be locked from the outside. Full kitchen for use of guests you can purchase bread and eggs and noodles or fish etc.. and cook yourself.
JAVA SURF CAMP SURFARI 5: SAWARNA Surf Camp
Includes: Return airport transfers, Accommodation 6 nights at Sawarna, Fan cooled rooms.. includes 3 big meals per day.. help yourself. Cold water shower and Indo style toilet (squatter). Only 20 minute walk to one of the best left handers in West Java.
JAVA SURFARI 6: CIMAJA Tranquil setting
INCLUDES: Airport and Hotel return transfers (Jakarta), Accommdation in Fan cooled or Airconditioned Bungalow in the middle of rice paddies.. only 300metres to CIMAJA SURF POINT. Hotel facilities – Tasty Restaurant cafe with Pizza Oven, Pool table, surf shop, business centre with computers and wifi, Small theatre room with big screen Television.. great service with a real reality check for those that love nature and surfing.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS:
Are there mosquito nets?
The rooms have been made mosquito proof. However, those who would still like to take more precaution, mo
squito nets are avail
able free of charge. Is there malaria in Ujung Genteng?
Malaria no longer exists in this part of Java
Where is the nearest ATM?
The nearest ATM is in the city of Pelabuhan Ratu. This is about 3 hours drive from Ujung Genteng. We do recommend that you bring enough cash to last your stay. Otherwise motorbike transportation can be easily and cheaply organised for those who need to make a trip to Pelabuhan Ratu for a day to get more cash.
Where is the nearest Western Union?
The nearest Western Union is in the City of Surade which is a 30 minute motorbike ride Western Union is operational in major post offices in large towns throughout Indonesia.
Are my belongings safe in the room?
We have installed a safe where guests can store their valuables. Each guest will receive a receipt with a list of their belongings in order to avoid misunderstandings. Where is the nearest fax and internet?
The nearest fax and internet connection is in Surade. Surade is about 20 to 30 minutes drive. We are presently installing free wifi internet
How do I get around to different surf spots around Ujung Genteng?
Motorbike taxis (ojeks) and motorbikes are available for surfers to hire. The cost for each trip varies on where you are going and your bartering skills. If you feel that you need help in setting up trips to different surf spots or anywhere else just ask our staff for help and they will point you in the right direction, as well as give you the ball park of how much the trip should cost you. Nevertheless, your are in Indonesia so dont forget to barter.
THINGS TO DO: Snorkeling
The waters around turtle beach and ombak tujuh are pristine and clear and inhabited by many marine creatures. Sightings have varied from octopuses, to turtles, travelling to Spanish mackerels and the odd elusive dugong. Spear Fishing
On small swell days spear fishing is a great alternative. Ombak Tujuh and Turtles are a haven for fish of all sizes. Boat Trips
For those that have a thirst for adventure there are a number of other waves that can be found around Ujung Genteng. These waves can produce high quality waves yet are seldom surfed. Trekking
There are several coastal inland hikes, treks, and walks in the area. Taking 1 hour to all day depending on your time mood and energy. our staff will give you details. Turtles
Nearly every night the beach in front of our losmon is transformed into laying ground for gigantic sea turtles. These majestic creatures make their way up the beach to dig a nest, where by they lay 150-250 eggs. The rangers office located about 500 metres from us offers you the opportunity to be a part of this unique experience.
WAVES at UJUNG GENTENG: OMBAK TUJUH (Seven Waves)
Is a 1 hour bike ride from your accommodation at Ujung Genteng. This DEEP water left hander is known to hold almost any size swell delivered. It is a heavy wave when it is big with steep take offs and big walls. Tide is better at low when small and high when it is big (over 8 to 10 foot). TURTLES
only a 15 minute walk from your accommodation. This barreling left hander can get insane, best at low tide but gets shallow… longest barrels up here.. works from 2 to solid 6 foot and depending on the swell and winds can hold bigger. Also you will get a wave out the front of MAMAs losmen a left hander that can deliver some magnificent waves but with the wrong winds can be a mess… worth checking out. BEST SEASON:
Southeast trade-winds during late April to October with bigger swells peaking from June to August. November through early April is wet season, with northwest trades. But West Java provides good waves all year around… Pelabuhan Ratu is the better option during December to February with Ujung Genteng needing those days where the winds drop off to score, but still plenty of them.
The newly established the Cikananga Wildlife Center (Cikananga Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and its habitat in Indonesia.
Between 2000 and 2002, eight Wildlife Rescue Centers have been established in Indonesia to stimulate and assist law enforcement of illegal protected wildlife trade, and to facilitate the placement of confiscated animals. This was part of the implementation of CITES, which states that each signatory country has the commitment to establish animal rescue centers (Resol. Conf. 9.10).
Cikananga covers an area of 14 hectares and professional facilities have been constructed on site: a large animal clinic, office and supporting animal facilities. With an area of 14 Hectares and a total of 3,750 animals rescued, PPSC was the largest wildlife rescue center in Indonesia, and had a leading position in Indonesia’s wildlife rescue programs.
The center is proud to be currently one of the largest wildlife rescue centers worldwide and strives to obtain international standards, both in professionalism as well as animal welfare.
The mission PPS Cikananga is to support the government of Indonesia to save and conserve wildlife protected in a professional manner, and of benefit to the local communities. The main activity of our center is to provide for facilities and man power to facilitate confiscated wild animals and re-introduction to their habitats. Other activities include: rescuing of wild animals, maintaining of wild animals which are evidence for law suits, rehabilitation of wildlife, conservation awareness and education programs, conservation and wildlife trainings, and awareness & education programs. Cikananga opposes any collaboration with institutions which exploit animals.
The vision Cikananga aims to become an internationally accredited wild animal rescue center, capable to provide care and rehabilitation for rescued Indonesian wildlife and to enable repatriation of Indonesian animals from abroad.
The objectives Aims to assist the government in an effort to rescue and conserve Indonesian wildlife and the habitat and also to encourage and enhance the efforts of law enforcement towards animal rescue. In the activities Cikananga Animal Rescue accommodates, trains and cares for the confiscated animal from the community who then released to the wild.
CONTACT US
Cikananga is located in the hilly area of the southern of Sukabumi, West Java Indonesia. Cikananga administratively located in the Village of Cisitu, Nyalindung district, Sukabumi it is approximately 2 hours drive from the city of Sukabumi.
Cikananga is the protection and preservation wildlife center for the Indonesian protected animals. It is providing a home land for many species that need help.
You can write us at:
Cikananga Wildlife Center (PPSC) Kampung Cikananga, Desa Cisitu Kecamatan Nyalindung, Kabupaten Sukabumi, West Java Indonesia Email us at: cikanangawildlifecenter@gmail.com
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan village.
Source image: disparbud.jabarprov.go.id
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan Gede village is a traditional village that has a characteristic in the location and shape of the house as well as a tradition that is still held fast by supporting community. People living in Kampung Ciptagelar called kasepuhan society. Kasepuhan term comes from the old word with the prefix and suffix . In Sundanese, said the elderly means conservative old' in Indonesian. Based on this understanding, comes the term kasepuhan, which is the abode of the elders. Kasepuhan designation also shows a model , leadership system' of a community or society that is based on the customs of the parents (old or stodgy). Kasepuhan means 'old customs customs of the ancestors'. According to Anis Djatisunda (1984), kasepuhan name just a term or a designation outsider against this social group which in the past the group calling itself the offspring Pancer Pangawinan term.
In the 1960s, the village of Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar have a special name that can be considered as the real name of the community, namely Perbu. Name Perbu then disappear and change into kasepuhan or kasatuan. In addition to its first, they are also referred to as community tradition.
Gede village Kasepuhan Ciptagelar (hereinafter written Kampung Ciptagelar) is the new name for the village Ciptarasa. It means that since 2001, around July, Kampung Ciptarasa from the village Sirnarasa do "migrated wangsit" to the village of Sirnaresmi within dozens of kilometers. In this village, precisely in Kampung Sukamulya, Abah Anom or Father Encup Sucipta as the top leadership of the traditional village gave the name Ciptagelar as a new emigration. Ciptagelar means open or resignation. The move to the village of Kampung Ciptarasa Ciptagelar more because "command ancestors" called DI. Wangsit obtained or received by Abah Anom after his ritual process whose results should not be not, be done. Hence displacement of indigenous villages for residents Ciptagelar is a form of loyalty and obedience to his ancestors. Ciptagelar community or village residents in the village is actually not limited proficiency level alone but living in scattered around the area of Banten, Bogor and Sukabumi Selatan. However, as a reference, the "central government" is the Gede village, which is inhabited by the Elders Girang (traditional leaders), Line Conservative (aides Elders Girang) and people who want to stay Kasepuhan Ciptagelar compatriot with customary leaders. Gede village is a traditional village because its existence is still covered by traditional or customary rules of heritage.
Administratively, the village is located in the village Ciptagelar Sukamulya Sirnaresmi Village, District Cisolok, Sukabumi. The distance from the village of Kampung Ciptagelar Sirnaresmi 14 km from the district town 27 Km, from the central government of Sukabumi regency of Bandung 103 Km and 203 Km to the west.
Ciptagelar village can be reached by four-wheel vehicles (cars) and two-wheeler (motorcycle). Type of four-wheeled vehicles must have special requirements, which has a fairly high body height above the ground as well as in prime condition. If it does not have the requirement is little chance of the vehicle to the location. And generally the cars so only up to the village office Sirnaresmi who was also a parking space. The rest use public transport or car ojeg (type of jeep) which only exists at any time or on foot.
In order to reach the destination, there are several options lane road. The first option is: Sukabumi - Pelabuhanratu. Pelabuhanratu - Cisolok stop in the village Cileungsing. Cileungsing from the village to the village and stopped at Kampung Sirnarasa Pangguyangan. In the village Pangguyangan all four-wheel vehicles in the parking lot and then from this village to the village of Ciptagelar be reached by walking or riding ojeg. For the record, through this pathway private vehicle only reached the village Pangguyangan considering the road conditions are severe.
The second path is through the choice Sirnaresmi Village. Through this path one can directly get to the location of Kampung Ciptagelar. This is due to the relatively balk road conditions compared to the path through the village Pangguyangan. Of course, the prime vehicle and motorists cunning skills is a top priority, given the rocky road conditions, sharp bends and steep ravines. Other option is the path of Pelabuhanratu towards Cisolok, stop at Kampung Cimaja. Cimaja to the village of Desa Cicadas by taking public transportation department Cikotok and stopped at the village office Sirnaresmi. From the office to the village Ciptagelar Sirnaresmi Village.
In this case the village office Sirnaresmi become a benchmark or starting point of the journey to Kampung Ciptagelar. And here are also all kinds of vehicles that do not meet the requirements deposited or parked. Next trip is done by riding or walking ojeg. Please note air-asphalt road in the village office only until Simaresmi. While the road leading to the village of Ciptagelar width just enough for a car to road conditions, rocky, up and down, and relatively steep. On the left and right sometimes encountered ravine deep enough.
The geographical position of Kampung Ciptagelar is above 1050 meters above the surface of the link. Cool air tends to be cold with temperatures between 20 ° C samDai 26 ° C and an average temperature of about 25 ° setiaq C. Ciptagelar village surrounded by mountains, the Mount Surandil, Mount Karancang, and Mount Kendeng.
2. Potential Population
Population Kasepuhan or Iebih appropriately called kasepuhan citizens can be grouped in two sections. The first group is the soul of citizens jero and the second group are resident outside of the soul. The intended residents are citizens kasepuhan jero soul who has blood ties with Abah Anom though allied already very far and very complicated to explore. Residents jero soul residing in Kampung Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar and other villages, to keep all the tradition kasepuhan in full, particularly in the field of agriculture.
The second group of residents outside the soul are those whose status in kasepuhan citizens as citizens or as a follower kasepuhan sympathizers. In general, residents outside the soul is outside kasepuhan Ciptagelar and do farming tradition in full but still recognize kasepuhan and often ask for spiritual assistance to elders in delight.
Residents outside kasepuhan soul has an obligation to pay money ngajiwa (census the incu putu) and ngalaukan (dues fund the ceremony seren epidemic). According to Abah Anom, outside of the soul not only spread in the region of Sukabumi, but spread to Lebak, Bogor, Bandung, Jakarta, Lampung, Palembang even to Sulawesi.
Based on the latest available records pads pamakayan (shaman farmer) stated that the number of kasepuhan included in jero soul as much as 15 795 inhabitants gathered in 3,833 families. While citizens residing in Kampung kasepuhan Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar as much as 338 souls gathered in 76 families. In general, people who are in Kampung kasepuhan Gede converted to Islam. Their religious life was mingling with non-Islamic belief system that is custom Ieluhurnya. Even in some cases customs more prominent, such as confidence in the Dewi Sri reflected in various traditional ceremonies agriculture.
Education kasepuhan Ciptagelar residents is relatively low. In general, they are just following the formal education up to the third grade of primary school and only a few people who have completed primary school and secondary education, including Abah Anom Encup Sucipta. Lack of citizens who received formal education, in addition to resulting economic level also due to cultural factors and the perception of citizens to education. For citizens kasepuhan, the school does not need to be high, which is important to read and write, because akhirnyamereka still have to go back to the traditional ways of life. Therefore, citizens kasepuhan more lead children to work as a farmer and the successor to the traditions of his ancestors.
Residents Kasepuhan Ciptagelar not closed to innovation from outside, as evidenced by the entry of electrical and electronic equipment. Electronic instruments owned Kasepuhan citizens Ciptagelar include radio, tape radio and television, some of which are equipped with a satellite dish. At home elder excited (Abah Anom) there is an electronic tool tape radio and television, even special elder excited to have a telephone and Jeep vehicles.
3. Potential Culture
a. History / Origins
There are two oral story that explores the origins of the village Ciptagelar. The first one comes from the village Ciptagelar pakuan pajajaran descent, namely King Siliwangi. While oral stories are both descended from Ki Demat Haur Tangtu, which is one of the bodyguard of King Siliwangi. Briefly the story in question can be stated as follows.
In West Java has established several kingdoms, of which the Kingdom of Sunda. At the time of the Sunda kingdom ruled by King Siliwangi (residents Kasepuhan Ciptagelar call Kanda Hyang or Galuh Wening Bramasakti), this empire has a special force called Bareusan Pangawinan. Bareusan Pangawinan is a special forces armed with spears Sunda kingdom. The team members selected and trained directly by the regents, the grand vizier, or puun. This direct coach called teacher pedestal. The teachers pedestal is considered to have the experience, obedient, faithful, and has extensive knowledge about the war and magic.
Special forces Bareusan Pangawinan led by three people, namely Demat Haur Tangtu, Master Alas Lumintang Ken-Dungan, and Puun Reed Panuh; they were commissioned by King Siliwangi to save HANJUANG bodas from Banten forces attack (1579). After receiving the task, the trio shared the king immediately withdraw from Pakuan (capital) Padjadjaran to the south, to a place called Tegal Buleud.
In Tegal Buleud, the king divided the followers into small groups and give freedom to his followers is to choose a life of each. The king himself chose the road to ngahyang (out of sight mats). Meanwhile, the three leaders Bareusan Pangawinan determined to return to dayeuh (cities) that have been abandoned.
On the way to dayeuh, Pangawinan Bareusan three leaders agreed to split up and take the road of life masing¬masing, but still maintains a relationship with Iainnya. Alas Lumintang life journey Guru Ken-Dungan and Puun reed next Panuh not told clearly. Meanwhile, Ki Demang Haur Tangtu finally settled in the area Guradog (Jasinga) until his death. Demat Ki grave Haur Tangtu now known as the Tomb of Dalem Tangtu Awileat. In this Guradog village, Ki Demang Haur Tangtu have children, that residents who now reside in the area known as the Citorek and kasepuhan. And derivatives of these Demang Ki origin Kasepuhan development of social groups. In the folklore of the region noted that Ki Demang Cisolok Haur Tangtu Nini Tundarasa marry, a girl from the village of Kaduluhur. Nini Tundarasa is what is considered as the ancestor or ancestors Kasepuhan Ciptagelar citizens. After becoming one of several wives Ki Demat Haur Tangtu, Nini Tundarasa moved from village to village Kaduluhur Guradog. Furthermore, their descendants berpindah¬pindah residence from one place to another.
In the course of its history, residents kasepuhan has moved several times but remained around Banten, Bogor and Sukabumi Selatan. Ieluhur beginning of their shift begins, the Nini Tundarasa who moved from village to village Kaduluhur Guradog.
One of the offspring Nini Tundarasa great-grandfather named Ki Mar were born in Guradog Binong moved to Kampung Lebak (Banten). Ki child's great-grandfather Mar were named Aki great-grandfather moved to the village of Mas Cipatat (Bogor), which is now known as Kasepuhan Urug. Further descent Mas great-grandfather named Aki Aki Wami alias Mumps great-grandfather moved to the village of Kampung Lebak Bans Gede (Bantam).
Aki Warni great-grandfather had two sons, namely Aki Aki great-grandfather and great-grandfather Kayon San. Aki Kayon great-grandfather replaced his father become excited and move the village elders to Kampung Lebak Gede Binong. Substitute Aki Kayon great-grandfather, great-grandfather named Aki Arikin move again to Kampung Kampung Tegallumbu Gede (Bantam).
Aki Arikin great-grandfather had six children, the great-grandfather Sal Aki, Aki Mak great-grandfather, great-grandfather Aki In, Nini As great-grandfather, great-grandfather Jasiun Aki, Aki great-grandfather and Si. Aki great-grandfather Jasiun or Ki Ciung designated as his father's elder excited replace Aki Arikin great-grandfather. Since the leadership of Aki great-grandfather Jasiun or Ama Jasiun, kasepuhan began to evolve into South Sukabumi area. Aki Jasiun own great-grandfather moved Kampung Bojong Gede from Tegallumbu to Cisono (Sukabumi). Aki Jasiun has two children, which I Aki great-grandfather or great-grandfather Las Rusdi and Nini great-grandfather Ari. Substitute Aki Aki great-grandfather great-grandfather Jasiun is Rusdi.
Aki Rusdi great-grandfather moved to the position of village Gede Cicemet (Sukabumi). This displacement occurs during the Japanese occupation. In Cicemet, Gede village settled long enough until the time of independence until the uprising DUTII. Due to the disruption of insurgent DUTII, 1957 Aki great-grandfather Rusdi move kasepuhan center (village Gede) to Cikaret. Furthermore, a change in the name of the village into a village Cikaret Sirnaresmi. Aki Rusdi great-grandfather had four children, the great-grandfather Lasm or Ma Nini Anom, Ama Soups, Ardjo Abah, and a fourth unnamed. Abah Ardjo or Ki Ardjo later succeeded his father, Aki great-grandfather Rusdi be excited kasepuhan elders.
At the time of becoming elders delight, Abah Ardjo several times to move the central location kasepuhan called Kampung Gede. First, Abah Ardjo move Gede village of Kampung Cidamar to a village around the District Cisolok. Second, Ardjo Ki then moved again to the village Ciganas. Ciganas village changed its name to Sirnarasa. Third, after living for 8 years in Kampung Ciganas, Ki Ardjo move Gede village to village Linggarjati. Fourth, move Ardjo Ki Gede village to village Ciptarasa.
Ki Ardjo been married seven times and had thirteen children. Of the sixth wife named Ma Tarsih has three children, namely Encup Sucipta, [is, and Lia. Wife of the seven named Ma Isah had six children.
After Ki Arjo died, the first child of Ma Tarsih namely Encup Sucipta, replacing his position as an elder in delight. Now, Abah Ardjo families living in homes located around the house elders in delight. Elders rejoice at the time of data collection (2002) is Abah Encup Sucipta. He Iebih known as Abah Anom (Mr. Young) because when she accepted a position in delight elders still young ie 17 years. Position elder excited to be hereditary and is always inherited by male-child (not necessarily the firstborn).
Besides Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, in Banten and the surrounding there are some people who call themselves as kasepuhan, among others Kasepuhan Urug (South Bogor), Kasepuhan Citorek, Kasepuhan Cisungsang, Kasepuhan Ciherang, Kasepuhan Cicarucub, and Kasepuhan Cisitu (all in South Banten) and Kasepuhan Sirnaresmi (Sukabumi). All kasepuhan is bound by a union organization called Indigenous Unity Southern Banten (Adimihardja, 1989). Indigenous Unity of the central leadership is in the Southern Banten Kasepuhan Ciptagelar by its chairman Abah Anom Encup Sucipta.
b. Religi
Knowledge systems, and Tabu Citizens Kasepuhan Ciptagelar embraced Islam. But in everyday life implementation of religious activity is still dominated confidence in the customs and traditions of his ancestors (tatali paranti ancestor). Concept or philosophy of life is more focused on custom and tradition rather than referring to the main source of his religion (Quran). In this case, the contemplation of the universe has led them to the conclusion that the universe is orderly and balanced system.
Order and balance of the universe is something that is absolute. Malapateka presence or disaster in the eyes of citizens kasepuhan is as a result of the balance and order of the universe undisturbed. Therefore the main task of man is to preserve and maintain the balance of the relationship of various elements in the universe.
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan citizens have confidence that someone who wants to become successful or happy, is to be able to achieve a unity of life or a sense of oneness, which unites nature macro cosmos to micro cosmos. A phrase that is often used as a guideline to achieve the intended sense is tilu sapamilu, two sakarupa, hiji eta keneh (three of a kind, two similar, one that the same thing). The phrase is a statement that describes that the people of this world have varying desires, attitudes, and characteristics substantially similar, namely mahiuk created by the Almighty.
Furthermore, in an effort to achieve order and harmony of human life, citizens must align Kasepuhan Ciptagelar speech, behavior and determination (said lampah ka / cloud determination). For citizens Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, guidelines in the form of tatali paranti living ancestor - should be implemented for each violation against him would lead to disaster (kabendon), either for himself or society. That way, the people kasepuhan hope to avoid catastrophes.
Confidence in the tatali paranti karuhun expressed in a variety of symbols in the form of taboo (prohibition) and certain symbols that contain symbolic meaning. An example is a taboo to sell rice, rice taboo issued on the day of birth (wedal), taboo for whistling around the village, and taboo to cultivate rice on Friday \\\ 'at and Sunday. The symbols that have symbolic meanings include: sawen, rawun, pungpuhunan, and tukuh overtime. For citizens Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, taboos and symbols are tools that keep the family environment and their communities safe from the interference and evil spirits.
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan citizens trust that should not be ignored is a tribute to Dewi Sri believed as the "Goddess of Rice". For example, the views of the Dewi Sri they called Nyi Pohaci Sang Hyang Sri Ratna inten Purnama Alam Sajati; Dewi Sri only bersemayan on rice once a year, resulting in rice cultivation should be done once a year.
According to them, various violations of rice and tats way in maintenance, will lead to crop failure (not as expected). It is therefore easy to understand when each agricultural cycle can not be separated from the various ceremonies, for example: sasarap ceremony, ngabersihan, ngaseuk, stocking, mipit, ngadiukeun, nganyaran, ponggokan, and seven epidemic. Similarly, in terms of agricultural technology even more using traditional tools such as: etem (ani-ani), mortar, and Rengkong (bearer instrument that serves to bring the shroud of rice from lantayan to leuit).
Leuit for residents Kasepuhan Ciptagelar not just mean grain storage warehouse where it relates to their belief that they are a symbol of respect for the Dewi Sri (goddess ruler and guardian of paddy). These beliefs have been internalized in their lives, so based on their beliefs when rice is not stored in leuit then they can kabendon (wretched).
Manifestation of these beliefs above are the kebiasa¬an, rules or taboos / taboos associated with leuit, for example: the taboo sell rice and grind with heuleur rice (paddy threshing machine). The public is allowed to sell paddy rice sold on the condition that is the rice harvest last year which has dirasulkeun customary by elders in delight. In this case the citizens kasepuhan only sell surplus rice harvest last year.
c. Community System
The smallest unit in a society is the family. A family in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar consisting of father, mother and children. However, so there is also a living some other family members (brothers). They all live and eat in the roof or known as sadapur, and all family members who live in one house (one stop) and eat from the kitchen was called sabondoroyot. Although the authority in determining domestic policies exist in the husband and wife as head of household, \\\ '\\\ intervention' person most parents or elder people who live in households that are relatively decisive.
In the case of marriage, there is a tendency to mate with fellow Kasepuhan Ciptagelar (endogamy social group). Before carrying out the marriage ceremony, the parents of the bride and groom will ask for approval prior to elders in delight. After the marriage ceremony, they usually stay at a relative's wife (uxorilokal / matrilocal) or live in a new home (neolokaO.
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan community kinship system is bilateral / parental, with the understanding that the relatives relationship is determined by lineage paternal and maternal. Pattern to determine the lineage that does not distinguish the paternal or maternal line is the same as that adopted by the Sundanese people in general in West Java. This is understandable given the citizens Kasepuhan Ciptagelar including Sundanese.
Furthermore, in everyday life, Ciptagelar Kasepuhan community organized by a local leadership elite centered on the power of a traditional leader called elders in delight. Elders delight is a person appointed by custom to lead Kasepuhan community and is usually the elder son of the previous glad that according to their belief, the appointment of elders glad this is an order of the ancestor. Position is a delight elders positions are hereditary and s9lalu passed on to boys (not to be the first / oldest).
Elders excited assisted by some people in the organizational structure Kasepuhan Ciptagelar called conservative base. Conservative base are some people who made mentors, advisors and giving consideration to the elders excited with regard to the interests of social groups Kasepuhan Ciptagelar. Each of these bans conservative has a responsibility according their respective fields, namely Girang Fiber, Elders Village, Pamakayan (Shaman Tani), Bengkong, spokesman Pantun, Goon Beurang, Dalang, Plumbers Tinggar, prince, Plumbers Bas (wood / building) , Panganteur, Plumbers bebersih, and Kemit. In the conduct of affairs on earth Ageung there are some people who helped, namely as: Candoli, Palawari, Pangejeg, and Artisan Cut. d. Indigenous ceremonies
1) Iingkaran ceremony live
Kasepuhan community Ciptagelar still perform various ceremonies associated with the circle of life. Ceremonies in question is related to the birth ceremonies such as naming ceremonies and rites salvation bury bali (placenta or afterbirth); ceremony childhood for boys used to do a circumcision ceremony and ritual helaran; ceremonies associated with marriage as a cover, the marriage ceremony, and others; and ritual associated with death.
2) agricultural Ceremony
Kampung Ciptagelar society is a society that holds fast to tradition. Every social activities in society always begins with a ceremony by their so-called do \\\ 'a knock. Amit prayer is meant to invoke the protection of the ancestor, the gods, and the Almighty to avoid the various disasters.
At the time will begin planting rice balk in the fields and in the field, along with aides elder excited to visit the tomb of his ancestors in the area of Bogor South and South Banten. In front of the tomb, excited elders forbid prayer.
In the evening, the ceremony performed salvation in home elder excited attended by traditional leaders and all the village elders.
Ceremonies associated with farming activities are: a ceremony open fields, ceremonies ngaseuk, ceremony mipit / copy the (ceremonial introduction before the first harvest), the ceremony seren epidemic (ceremonial post-harvest), the ceremony nganyaran (eat rice first of yield), and the ceremony ngahudangkeun (wake rice has didiukeun in leuit before it is used by the owner leuit).
e. Art
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan community about a variety of art and some of which are closely related to indigenous uparaca because often performed at traditional ceremonies commonly carried out, such as the ceremony ngaseuk, mipit, nganyaran, and ceremonies throughout the life cycle (circumcisions and weddings). Types of art include genjring, martial arts, poetry, calung, puppet show, dog¬dog lojor, masks, jipeng, and angklung.
Genjring term is taken from the name of the appliance (waditra), which is a kind of tool with a membrane made of leather, while the play by being hit using the palm of the hand (ditepak). Ciptagelar Kasepuhan community recognize this art as a traditional art that having to Islamization. Genjring is usually played by twelve prang players.
Poem is a story in the form of old Sundanese poem narrated or sung in the form of a prologue or dialogue. Art played a self poem by Ki Juru Pantun. He brought or menembangkan play while strumming harps. The play is performed is Munding Jalingan and Perenggong Jaya.
In the dog-dog type of art lojor, players amounted to 6; 2 as drummers dog-dog and four drummers angklung. If played by 12 people; 4 drummers dog-dog and 8 drummers angklung. The players lojor dog-dog will be around the village while chanting music.
f. Patterns Village
Ciptagelar Kasepuhan community settlement pattern of the village is the prototype of the Sundanese people in general. Buildings such as earth Ageung, leuit (granary), saung lisung, game (pages), and the stilt houses show the typical pattern of settlement of Sundanese traditional society. Home and completeness of other settlements, built following the contour.
Observing the pattern of placement of the building, it can be said pattern Kampung Kasepuhan Ciptagelar CEDE is tinier. This linear pathway and extends north to south began Earth Ageung located at the north. While houses are on the edge of the road are generally oriented toward the street. While the houses are located on the second tier, highly dependent on soil conditions. Second tier arrangement pattern house is lined linearly follow the contour of the ground and the dirt road / alley. Earth Ageung fused with earth or earth Citizens of the People, which occupied homes Abah Anom occupy the highest hierarchy in .pemukiman. Buildings that blend with Ageung is Earth Citizen Earth or the Earth People. The building was founded to meet the needs of the public so that everyone can get into it.
Ageung around the earth are home guards (kemit), namely the citizens whose task is to maintain the security of the earth Ageung and keep the fire was still burning inside the building. Earth Ageung always strived gated because it saved some of the heritage of the founders / ancestors.
In east earth Ageung there is a granary known as leuit, publicly owned (belonging to all citizens). This public granaries called leuit kasatuan or leuit famine. Leuit called famine because the public food reserves during a famine. Common barn in the village of Gede Kasepuhan leuit Ciptagelar called the amulet with a capacity of 7,500 pocong rice.
Each household has leuit. Leuit shaped like a small house with cubicle walls and roof of the fibers is generally located on the edge of the settlement. Therefore, small and lightweight, can be raised by less leuit Iebih 6 people at any time if need be moved. Adjacent to \\\ 'leuit group are jointly owned building where pounding rice called saung lisung. Saung lisung in one or more lisung used by women to grind oadi.
Basic form into the pattern of the majority in society Kasepuhan Ciptagelar house, divided into three rooms, namely the side: or the front room, living room, and a back room. Tepas is the space where one part that can be regarded as characteristic of Kampung Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar is the presence of Bale meeting, which is located in the residential neighborhood Girang Elders. Bale This meeting is a form of building platforms with wood and bamboo materials, used as a meeting place for residents Kasepuhan Ciptagelar and for meetings with government officials.
g. Home
Settlements component is important and serves as shelter residents are home. Homes residents Kasepuhan Ciptagelar showed similarities with the pattern of Sundanese architecture in general. As for the materials used tend to use materials found around settlements, such as cubicle walls (woven bamboo), a wooden frame and a roof of palm, thatch or Tepus.
Type their house is a house on stilts with a vault height of approximately 60 centimeters. The vault is generally covered with boards. The average house forms a rectangle with a length suhunan (plus eaves at the front and rear) and suhunan jure that shields the elongated shape of the roof.
Roofing materials that are widely used Tepus leaves, thatch, or fibers. Using a tiled roof is taboo for society Kasepuhan Ciptagelar because the fabric is precarious ground. One informant said, "If it is not dead why should open to the ground." At the time of data collection, there are also residents who replace roof with zinc material for reasons of economic factors; The price of zinc is cheaper than the price leaves Tepus.
