The Ritual of Khanduri Bungong Kayèe (An Ethnographic Study in West Labuhan Haji-South Aceh)
Abstract: The khanduri of the
tree blossom is performed in Jumadil Akhir (the sixth Islamic lunar month). The
khanduri is held for fruit-bearing trees. It aim is tu ensure that the trees
will bear fruit and their blossoms will not fade and fall onto the round
prematurely, thatthey will not be attacked by pests so that they will
contribute to the livelihood of human beings. This research is a field research
and its data were obtained through meticulous observation and in depth
interview with key informants. The result of the research shows that it is the
winds that cause the trees to blos-som. The village people performed this
ritual in order that the condition of fertility of fruit-bearing trees is
safeguarded but the fertility is dependent upon much more important factorrs
than just the willingess of the individual family to perform the ritual. The
fertility of the tree is dependent upon collective village performance,
dependent upon respecting jinn, dependent upon just leadership and dependent
upon adat, particularly regarding probihition adn incest which are regarded as
a major infringement on community life.
Key words: ritual of khanduri
bungong kayèe, the influence of seasons and winds as well as condition of
fertility of fruit-bearing trees
Author: Abdul Manan
Journal Code: jpantropologigg130020
