Rewang Tradition

 

Rewang is a tradition of helping each other in Javanese customs when there is a celebration whether it's a wedding, circumcision, and other events. Rewang itself can also be called a mutual cooperation activity (gotong royong). Until now, the tradition of gotong royong is still attached to social life in the country since the first. The Rewang tradition is a term from the Javanese community in an activity that involves both women and men. Gotong royong is done to support the success of a large celebration event such as a wedding or circumcision. As one of the cultural heritages, this tradition is passed on from generation to generation, especially in villages that still quite uphold social values. Uniquely, the success of this celebration depends on the hard work of the women. Because they have to prepare hundreds of dishes (depending on the crowd) in the back (kitchen) for the people involved. In Javanese, the workers in the back (kitchen) are called by the name 'wong pawon'. In the Rewang tradition, usually the women have started working in the kitchen preparing the needs of the event since the early hours of the morning. The tasks performed by women in this tradition are different. There are those who prepare, take care of the ingredients for the celebration, cook in the kitchen, wrap the delivery, wash the dishes and so on that are still related to the implementation of the event.

They work for free and even their work is rarely known and recognized by the public. Therefore, this tradition does not only discuss women who work in the kitchen but also how they struggle and sacrifice for each other. Amazingly, the Rewang tradition can build community initiatives and participation on a voluntary basis, both in social and political life. The contribution of women in rewang certainly has an impact on society. So, their sacrifice is something that must be appreciated.

00:00

 

Zero O'Clock is a song from the album Map of The Soul: 7 which was released on February 21, 2020. This song is composed by the boy group BTS, sung by the vocal team namely Jungkook, V, Jimin and Jin.

            Surely, we have experienced days where you are confused to interpret what really happened in the days that have passed. It's like there's something inside that has been silent for a long time but can never be expressed because it's really hard. In short, it all makes no sense and that feels just tiring. Apart from that, we can still get through that tough day and it turns out that it can be passed too. Because it's been a tough day, we also need to entertain ourselves in the form of self-healing. One of my self-healing ways that is easy and doesn't require a lot of budget, is listening to songs.    

This time I will tell a little about the song 00:00 (zero 0'clock). This song has a mellow genre, with soft music and slightly sentimental lyrics. When listening to the song we will be carried away in the atmosphere of the song. In the song there are lyrics that are really real about the life we ​​have lived. "We certainly know those days, the days when you feel sad for no reason" We as humans have certainly gone through days where we suddenly felt sad for no reason, or because of too many reasons, we don't know which one is for sure. "Day when your body feels heavy, and everyone but you seems to be busy having a tough day" days when it seems as if the world and other people are running, and busy struggling, but you yourself feel as if you can't even stand still to support yourself, even though you seem to have been left behind. I hate this whole world." "Will there be something different? Maybe not but at least, today has ended" Yes indeed everything that begins in this world must have an end. So are hard days. After everything is past, you will realize that it turns out you can get through it. No matter how hard it is, it will pass. There's no guarantee that everything will change quickly, but at least you'll get through that tough day. And when you try to deal with everything one by one, you will get used to it and maybe there will be a change. "When the hour hand shows the minutes and seconds that come together, the world holds its breath for a moment, Zero O'clock."

Midnight arrives, this means we have to prepare for a new life and start over. Inhale, as if everything was beginning and new again. It feels very natural that sometimes we feel this way, feeling happy, feeling sad, it's all human nature and it can be concluded that this is all often felt by young people, especially those who say it's all a process of maturation. However, our life is also not always fine. Sometimes it's okay to feel bad. Don't forget to always forgive yourself and appreciate the struggle you were able to get to the point you are now, Thank you for being strong and surviving this far. And in the end we will all be happy, it's all just a matter of time. Then your time will also come. Everything hurts, but Everything goes. Life goes on, let's live on. HWITING!

 

"Gethuk" One of Tradisional Food

 

Do you like traditional cakes or food? In the market there are usually a lot of traditional food sellers, one of which is getuk. Getuk is a snack made from cassava. This food is also famous on the island of Java and getuk itself comes from the Magelang area of ​​Central Java. In general, gethuk has a sweet and savory taste. In addition, the food has a colorful appearance so it is beautiful to look at and has a soft texture. This food is also liked by various groups ranging from small children to adults. Gethuk itself has a short philosophy. Foods made from cassava as basic ingredients have the meaning of simplicity. This snack provides a lesson about gratitude for what God has given. In addition, through food we are asked to continue to innovate so that this simple food can be attractive and have a high selling value.

The origin of gethuk itself dates back to the Japanese colonial era. There are some opinions saying that at that time the staple food, namely rice, was very rare, so that the Javanese population, precisely Magelang, used cassava as the main food ingredient to replace rice. One day, a resident in Karet Magelang village, named Ali Mohtar, tried the idea of ​​making food made from cassava. He made steamed cassava then mashed it with brown sugar and created gethuk lindri. At that time the manufacture of gethuk was still manual, namely by pounding it in a mortar. Furthermore, Mbah Ali succeeded in making a cassava grinder that could make large quantities of gethuk in a faster time in 1985. After Ms. Ali died the business was continued by her children and grandchildren. 

The process of making gethuk is not too difficult and can be made by anyone with raw materials that are quite easy to obtain. Along with the times, the preparations and forms of gethuk are already very diverse. Gethuk itself can be used for dishes in every event or for souvenirs.

 

A Brief History of the Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW

 

Prophet Muhammad's birthday is one of the important moments celebrated by Muslims around the world. Understanding the brief history of Prophet Muhammad's birthday is very important to grow a sense of love for the last Prophet. The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is a commemoration that has been done by Muslims as a form of honoring the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. As a form of love for the Prophet who has the title of Al Amin, we as Muslims not only emulate him, but also need to understand the history of the Prophet Muhammad SAW's birth itself. 

In various excerpts from Islamic history, the Prophet's birthday is a commemoration of the birth of the most noble human being who was born in the middle of the Bani Hashim family in Mecca. Exactly on Monday, 12 Rabiul Awal in the Year of the Elephant. Some scholars think this coincides with the 20th or 22nd of April in the year 571 AD. His Majesty's birth coincided with the event of the elephant army attacking the Kaaba or Amul Fiil in the year 571 of the Roman calendar. Prophet Muhammad was born to a mother named Aminah and a father named Abdullah. This is the day of his birth that is still remembered by Muslims. There are many traditions that are done to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet, such as reading sholawat, reciting the Qur'an, fasting, giving alms, and others. For Muslims, commemorating it because there are many lessons that can be taken from the celebration. One of the wisdoms of implementing the Prophet's birthday is including momentum in re-establishing love for him, as well as following all his teachings. Loving Prophet Muhammad SAW is the same as loving Allah SWT. That has been explained in the meaning of Surah Ali Imran verse 31. As well as purpose commemorating Prophet is lil uswah, which is to emphasize the belief that the Prophet Muhammad is a role model for all Muslims. Where Prophet Muhammad is the only messenger of God who spreads and guides Muslims to implement God's commands and teachings.

 

WHALIEN 52Hz

 

 

Who is the loneliest creature in the world? An ant separated from his flock or a child lost in the crowd? The loneliest creature in the world is a male whale who lives alone in isolation from the vast marine world. or can be called "The Loneliest 52Hz whale".

This phenomenon is an abnormal case where researchers found a male whale living alone in the middle of the ocean in the Pacific Ocean. As is known, whales are large mammals that always live with their fellow species. This large group usually consists of 6 to 10 whales that will migrate each year according to the changing seasons. Researchers almost never find whales that live in the ocean without flocking for a long time. This rare case was first discovered in 1989. Reported by the Washington Post page in January 2017, this lonely whale was first discovered by marine biota researcher Dr. William Watkins of the Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole.

 The sound of individual male whales is detected which is of a higher frequency than the normal migrating whales like this whale. A regular blue whale is heard at 10-39Hz and a fin whale at 20Hz. Whale 52 was detected to sound at a frequency of 52Hz, therefore he was called Whale 52. Whale 52 allegedly cannot hear the calls of other whales and conversely other whales cannot hear the voice of Whale 52. All his life he lived alone without being able to hear and be heard by his own species. Starting in 2014, the Whale 52 is heard almost every year. Because of its deplorable condition, society made the Whale 52 an icon from exile. How he feels alienated from his own world because he is different from others and lives his own life because of his limitations.

With a sad story, a boy group called BTS made a song inspired by the life of Whale 52 as a metaphor for the alienation from others that teenagers often feel. Through the lyrics “I am heading towards my future. That blue beach and believe in my hertz," BTS said it's okay to be different from the others and continue to believe in your voice and how everyone is different but unique in the end.