About Baduy.

People Kanekes or Bedouins are a group of indigenous peoples in the region Sundanese Lebak, Banten. The term "Bedouin" is the name given by the colonists to the community, the term originated from the Dutch researchers who seem to equate them with the Arab group Badawi is a society on the move (nomadic). Another possibility is due to the river and Mount Bedouin Bedouin in the northern part of the region. They themselves prefer to call themselves as urang Kanekes or "Baduy people" according to the name of their territory, or term that refers to the name of their village as Urang Cibeo.

Region.

Baduy territory is geographically located at the coordinates 6 ° 27'27 "- 6 ° 30'0" S and 108 ° 3'9 "- 106 ° 4'55" BT. They live right at the foot of the mountains in the village Kendeng Kanekes, District Leuwidamar, Lebak regency-Rangkasbitung, Banten, is about 40 km from the city Gecko. Region which is part of Kendeng Mountains with an altitude 300-600 m above sea level (DPL) that has a hilly and undulating topography with an average slope reaches 45%, which is a volcanic soil (in the north), soil sediment (in the middle), and soil mixture (in the south). average temperature of 20 ° C.

Language.

The language they use is Sundanese dialect of Sundanese-Banten. To

communicate with the outside of their population using the Indonesian fluently, although they did not get the knowledge of the school. Baduy people 'in' do not know the culture of writing, so customs, beliefs / religion, and stories ancestors stored only in oral speech alone.

Origins.

According to the belief that they profess, Baduy people claimed descent from Batara Ancestor, one of the seven gods or god who was sent to earth. The origin is often attributed to the Prophet Adam as the first ancestor. According to their belief, Adam and his descendants, including Kanekes citizens have duty ascetic or ascetic (mandita) to maintain the harmony of the world.

Opinions on the origin of the different Kanekes with the opinion of historians, who based his opinion by synthesis of some historical evidence in the form of inscriptions, travelogues Portuguese and Chinese sailors, as well as the folklore of 'Orchestra' which is quite minimal existence. Baduy community associated with Sundanese kingdom before its collapse in the 16th century centered on Pakuan Padjadjaran (around Bogor now). Before the establishment of the Sultanate of Banten, the western tip of Java island region is an important part of the Kingdom of Sunda. Banten is a fairly large trading port. Ciujung river navigable various types of boats, and crowded used for the transport of crops from the interior. Thus the ruler of the area, which is referred to as the Prince Shoots General considers that the preservation of the river should be maintained. For that commanded an army of highly trained kingdom to maintain and manage the heavily wooded and hilly area in the region of Mount Kendeng. The existence of forces with the special duty seemed to be the forerunner of Baduy who still inhabit the upper reaches of the river in Mount Kendeng Ciujung. The difference of opinion led to the supposition that in the past, their historical identity and accidentally closed, which is probably the Bedouin community to protect itself from attack enemies Padjadjaran.

Van Tricht, a doctor who had conducted medical research in 1928, refuting the theory. According to him, the Bedouin are the indigenous people of the area who have a strong repulsion against outside influences. Bedouins themselves also refused to say that they are from people escape from Padjadjaran, the capital of the Kingdom of Sunda. Bedouins are locals who made mandala '(sacred area) formally by the king, because the population is obliged to maintain kabuyutan (place of worship ancestor or ancestors), not Hindu or Buddhist. Principal in this area known as Sunda Teak kabuyutan or 'Sunda Original' or Sunda Wiwitan (wiwitan = native, origin, principal, teak). Hence their original religion was named Sunda Wiwitan. The king who makes Baduy area as a mandala is Rakeyan Darmasiksa.

There is another version of history Baduy tribe, began when Kian Santang son of King Siliwangi home of arabia after berislam in the hands of Sayyidina Ali. The son wants to Islamize the prabu and his followers. At the end of the story, with 'DI Siliwangi' received the prabu, they objected to Islam, and spread across the Sunda to remain in his conviction. And King Siliwangi pursued up to the swampy area (Baduy now), and holed up abandoned. Then the prabu in Baduy area is renamed with a new title King Kencana Wungu, which may be the title has been changed again. And in Baduy's inside prabu Siliwangi reigns with 40 loyal followers, until there will be civil war between them and us is represented by ki Saih a human form but the whole body and face covered by feathers laiknya monyet.dan this Saih ki presence in we are at the request of the trustees to God to win the truth.

Trust.

Public confidence Kanekes known as Sunda Wiwitan rooted in the worship of ancestral spirits (animism) which on further developments are also influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The essence of trust is shown by an absolute pikukuh or customary provisions adopted in the daily lives of people Kanekes. The most important contents of the 'pikukuh' (compliance) Kanekes is the concept of "without any changes", or change as little as possible:

Lojor heunteu beunang cut, short heunteu beunang spliced.
(Length can not / should not be cut short, can not / should not be connected)

Taboo in everyday life are interpreted literally. In agriculture, the pikukuh form is by not changing the contour of the land for fields, so how berladangnya very simple, do not cultivate the land with a plow, no terracing, planting only in Portugal, which is a piece of sharpened bamboo. At home construction also contour the ground surface is left as it is, so the house Kanekes poles are often not the same length. Words and actions they were honest, plain, without further ado, even in the trade they do not bargain.

Objects trust is important for the community Kanekes Arca Domas, whose location is kept secret and is considered the most sacred. Baduy people visit the site for worship once a year in Kalima, which in 2003 coincided with the month of July. Only puun which is the highest traditional leaders and some selected community members who follow the cult group. In the complex there Arca Domas stone mortar that holds rainwater. If at the time found a stone mortar worship exists in a state full of clear water, then for the people Kanekes it is a sign that the rain of the year will be a lot of down, and the harvest will be good. Conversely, if a stone mortar dry or watery turbid, it is a sign of crop failure.

For some people, associated with firmness society, indigenous beliefs held Kanekes reflect religious beliefs Sundanese people in general before the advent of Islam.

Baduy community groups.

Baduy community are generally divided into three groups: tangtu, panamping, and Dangka (Permana, 2001). Tangtu group is a group known as the Inner Baduy, most strictly follow the traditional, ie people living in three villages: Cibeo, Cikartawana, and Cikeusik). Characteristic of Inner Baduy people are naturally white colored clothing and dark blue and wearing a white headband. Panamping community groups are those known as the Outer Baduy, who lived in different villages scattered around the area Baduy Dalam, such Cikadu, Kaduketuk, Kadukolot, Gajeboh, Cisagu, and so forth. Outer Baduy community distinctively dressed and black headband. If Baduy Dalam and Outer Baduy live in the area Baduy, the "Bedouin Dangka" living outside the region Kanekes, and at this time a 2 remaining villages, namely Padawaras (Cibengkung) and Sirahdayeuh (Cihandam). Dangka village serves as a kind of buffer zone on outside influences.

Government Structure.

Baduy community recognizes two systems of government, the national system, which follows the rules of the Republic of Indonesia, and custom systems that are believed to follow the customs of society. Both systems are combined or in acculturation-right in a way that does not occur clash. Nationally population Kanekes led by the village head called Jaro Pamarentah, which is under the district head, while customarily subject to customary leaders Kanekes highest, namely "puun".
Highest indigenous leader in Baduy community is "puun" in three villages tangtu. The position lasts for generations, but not necessarily from father to son, but also other relatives. Term of office puun not specified, only based on the ability of a person holding the position.

Implementing everyday customs administration kapuunan, implemented by Jaro, which is divided into four positions, namely tangtu Jaro, Jaro Dangka, Jaro dependents, and Jaro Pamarentah. Jaro tangtu responsible for the implementation of customary law on citizens tangtu and various other matters. Jaro Dangka charge of guarding, administer, and maintain deposit ancestral land that is within and outside Kanekes. Jaro Dangka amounted to 9 people, which when coupled with 3 people Jaro tangtu called Jaro twelve. Leaders of these twelve Jaro called Jaro dependents. The Jaro Pamarentah customarily served as a liaison between indigenous peoples Kanekes with the national government, which assisted in his duties by pangiwa, strip, and kokolot overtime or village elders.

Livelihood.

As has been the case for hundreds of years, the main livelihood is farming rice Baduy community huma. In addition they also get extra income from selling fruits that they get in the woods like durian and Keranji acid, as well as wild honey.

Interaction With Outer Baduy community.

Kanekes society hitherto strictly follow the customs is not an isolated community, isolated, or community that is isolated from the outside world development. Establishment of the Sultanate of Banten which automatically insert Kanekes into his territory was not separated from their consciousness. As a sign of compliance / admission to the ruler, Baduy community routinely carry out seba to the Sultanate of Banten. Until now, the seba ceremony continues held once a year, in the form of deliver crops (rice, fruits) to the Governor of Banten (prior to the Governor of West Java), through the regent of Lebak regency. In agriculture, Outer Baduy people interact closely with the outside community, for example in the lease of land, and labor.

Trade sometime in the past carried out barter, it is now using ordinary rupiah currency. Baduy people sell fruits, honey, and sugar kawung / palm through middlemen. They also buy the necessities of life are not produced in the market. The market for the Kanekes located outside the region such as market Kanekes Tract, Cibengkung, and Ciboleger.

At this time the outsiders who visit the region Kanekes increasing up to hundreds of people per visits, usually a teenager from the school, students, and other adult visitors. They receive the visitors, even to stay one night, with the proviso that visitors comply with customs prevailing there. The custom rules, among others should not be photographed in the area Baduy Dalam, do not use soap or toothpaste in the river. However, the region Kanekes remain off limits to foreigners (non-citizen). Several foreign journalists who tried to enter until now always refused entry.

At the time of work in the field is not too much, too happy wandering Bedouins into big cities around the region on condition that they have to walk. In general, they go in a small group consisting of 3 to 5 people, a visit to the house of an acquaintance who had come to the Bedouin while selling honey and handicrafts. During the visit they usually get extra money to make ends meet.
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