Indonesian has a different ethnic group. Each ethnic has a culture which different with another, for example, the differences of traditional dress, language, ritual tradition, traditional house, etc.
Baduy ethnic is one of the famous ethnic in Indonesia. Its culture is very unique. Baduy people still believe about the myth and the mystical things.
Many historians believe that the Baduis are the descendants of the aristocracy of the Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran who lived near Batutulis in the hills around Bogor; their domestic architecture follows most closely the traditional Sundanese architecture. Pakuwan known also as
Sunda Kelapa, the capital of Pajajaran, was destroyed by invading Falethan Muslims in 1579.
The Ethnic of Baduy live in the area about 5101 ha, in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar subsdictrict, about 38 km from Rangkasbitung, The capital of Lebak regency. It is only need one hour and half from Rangkasbitung to Ciboleger, the Kanekes entrance gate. The Baduy consists of two part, they are: Inner Baduy (Baduy Dalam) live in 3 kampung's Cikeusik, Cikertawarna and Cibeo. Outer Baduy (Baduy Luar) live in the outside of those Baduy Dalam's kampungs, there are 53
kampungs in the Baduy. Their population of between 5,000 and 8,000 is centered in the Kendeng mountains at an elevation of 300-500 meters above sea level. The Baduy speak a dialect derived from archaic Sundanese. However, modern Sundanese and Javanese influences in their archaic dialect can be heard in their speech.
The religion of the Baduis is known as Sunda Wiwitan, and this suggests that their religion is supposed to be Hinduism. They still retain many elements of their original Hindu-Buddhist religion, A certain amount of Islamic influence has also penetrated into the religion of a few of the Baduy in recent years, with some original ideas thrown in for good measure. The Baduis today are increasingly losing touch with their Hindu culture and increasingly getting closer to nature both in their own religion and their life. Grounded in the spiritual beliefs of their ancient religion, Sundiwiwitan - said to be a blend of animism and Hinduism - the Baduy philosophy rejects the use of all modern inventions, including everything from money, irrigation
electricity, and cars to nails, soap, and mirrors. Their huts have no furniture, and their possessions usually extend to a few utensils and minimal clothing, all of which they traditionally make themselves. They grow rice for food, and rely only on rainfall for cultivation. Most Baduy are illiterate because their religion forbids education. Violation of the most serious taboos can lead to permanent exile.
The Baduis also observe another mystical taboos. They are forbidden to kill, steal, lie, get drunk, eat food at night, wear flowers or perfumes, accept gold or silver, touch money, or cut their hair. Other taboos relate to defending Baduy lands against invasion: they may not grow sawah (wet rice), use fertilizers, raise cash crops, use modern tools for working ladang soil, or keep large domestic animals, the Baduis have remained very backward even in modern times.
The Baduy guard the secret glades well. A consecrated community rather than an isolated tribe, they are not ignorant of modern civilization. Rather, they deliberately reject it. The Baduy continue to live their lives, entirely indifferent to whatever outsiders choose to believe.
Baduy ethnic is one of the famous ethnic in Indonesia. Its culture is very unique. Baduy people still believe about the myth and the mystical things.
Many historians believe that the Baduis are the descendants of the aristocracy of the Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran who lived near Batutulis in the hills around Bogor; their domestic architecture follows most closely the traditional Sundanese architecture. Pakuwan known also as
Sunda Kelapa, the capital of Pajajaran, was destroyed by invading Falethan Muslims in 1579.
The Ethnic of Baduy live in the area about 5101 ha, in Kanekes Village, Leuwidamar subsdictrict, about 38 km from Rangkasbitung, The capital of Lebak regency. It is only need one hour and half from Rangkasbitung to Ciboleger, the Kanekes entrance gate. The Baduy consists of two part, they are: Inner Baduy (Baduy Dalam) live in 3 kampung's Cikeusik, Cikertawarna and Cibeo. Outer Baduy (Baduy Luar) live in the outside of those Baduy Dalam's kampungs, there are 53
kampungs in the Baduy. Their population of between 5,000 and 8,000 is centered in the Kendeng mountains at an elevation of 300-500 meters above sea level. The Baduy speak a dialect derived from archaic Sundanese. However, modern Sundanese and Javanese influences in their archaic dialect can be heard in their speech.
The religion of the Baduis is known as Sunda Wiwitan, and this suggests that their religion is supposed to be Hinduism. They still retain many elements of their original Hindu-Buddhist religion, A certain amount of Islamic influence has also penetrated into the religion of a few of the Baduy in recent years, with some original ideas thrown in for good measure. The Baduis today are increasingly losing touch with their Hindu culture and increasingly getting closer to nature both in their own religion and their life. Grounded in the spiritual beliefs of their ancient religion, Sundiwiwitan - said to be a blend of animism and Hinduism - the Baduy philosophy rejects the use of all modern inventions, including everything from money, irrigation
electricity, and cars to nails, soap, and mirrors. Their huts have no furniture, and their possessions usually extend to a few utensils and minimal clothing, all of which they traditionally make themselves. They grow rice for food, and rely only on rainfall for cultivation. Most Baduy are illiterate because their religion forbids education. Violation of the most serious taboos can lead to permanent exile.
The Baduis also observe another mystical taboos. They are forbidden to kill, steal, lie, get drunk, eat food at night, wear flowers or perfumes, accept gold or silver, touch money, or cut their hair. Other taboos relate to defending Baduy lands against invasion: they may not grow sawah (wet rice), use fertilizers, raise cash crops, use modern tools for working ladang soil, or keep large domestic animals, the Baduis have remained very backward even in modern times.
The Baduy guard the secret glades well. A consecrated community rather than an isolated tribe, they are not ignorant of modern civilization. Rather, they deliberately reject it. The Baduy continue to live their lives, entirely indifferent to whatever outsiders choose to believe.
REFERENCES:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badui
smearks.8m.com/badui.htm
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