Bakar Batu, Tradisi Unik Orang Papua Untuk Memasak Makanan

The Barapen tradition, or stone-burning ceremony, is a communal cooking ritual performed by villagers as a form of gratitude for the abundant blessings from the Creator. Furthermore, stone-burning is often held for weddings, welcoming distinguished guests, and as part of funeral ceremonies. It can also be held as a sign of peace after inter-tribal wars. Barapen is a tradition practiced by people in several areas of Wamena, Papua. This tradition is generally practiced by the Dani tribe, who inhabit the Wamena highlands, including the Baliem Valley, Paniai, Nabire, the Central Mountains, the Bintang Mountains, Jayawijaya, Dekai, and Yahukimo. Each region and tribe in the Baliem Valley has its own term for stone-burning. For example, the Paniai people call it Gapii or Mmogo Gapii. The Wamena people call it Kit Oba Isago. Stone-burning is a communal cooking tradition involving villagers using stones that are burned until they glow, hence the name Bakar Batu.