Rasulan, Adat Istiadat yang Masih Terjaga di Gunungkidul | Bersih Desa Getas, Playen, Gunungkidul

Rasulan is a post-harvest tradition in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Rasulan means village cleansing (selamatan rasul/metri desa) and is associated with a mass ceremony. The Rasulan tradition is an expression of gratitude for the abundant harvest obtained throughout the year. This tradition also seeks safety and wards off danger. The Rasulan tradition is held annually after the harvest, and is practiced in almost all villages in the Gunung Kidul area. The timing of the Rasulan activity varies from region to region. This tradition is based on the agreement of the village community after receiving a recommendation from local traditional elders. Key Points of the Rasulan Tradition: Purpose: As an expression of gratitude, a request for protection from danger, and an opportunity to strengthen ties between residents. Time: Held annually after the harvest. The timing varies in each hamlet/village, determined by the local weton (national birth date). Activity Series: Community Service: Cleaning the village environment, graves, and water channels. Kenduri/Kenduren: The culmination of the event, where residents bring food, pray together, and eat together. Cultural Carnival: A parade often featuring mountains of agricultural produce, reog (traditional dance), jathilan (traditional dance), and drum bands. Entertainment: Wayang (puppet show), kethoprak (traditional dance), or elekton (traditional music). Cultural Significance: In addition to its religious aspects, rasulan symbolizes the preservation of Javanese culture and local wisdom in maintaining harmony between humans, God, and nature. This tradition is considered a cultural treasure of Gunungkidul that must be preserved and is a tourist attraction in the region. Customs are a collection of rules of conduct, customs, and norms that apply within a society, passed down from generation to generation, and are eternal. They are part of a cultural system that regulates social behavior and has strong ties, often with unwritten (customary) or written (customary law) sanctions for violators. Traditions are customs, values, norms, or beliefs passed down from generation to generation from ancestors within a community. Traditions are an integral part of social life, performed repeatedly, considered the best way, and maintained as a group identity. Rasulan, Getas Village, Playen Subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency Tags: Rasulan Customs in Gunungkidul Maintaining Tradition Rasulan Tradition Gunungkidul Tradition Aziz Muhammad Track: ANGLAYANG Music provided by Donkgedank Watch:    • Donkgedank - ANGLAYANG (Relaxing, Cinemati...