Ceremony Tabuik West Sumatra - Indonesia

There are unique on the ground Pariaman annually, on 10 Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Day is a special day considering the implementation of a tradition that has been implemented on the ground hereditary Pariaman Tabuik the ceremony.
Tabuik are essentially derived from an Arabic word from the 'ark' which means the parade is a tradition that has been done for generations. Ceremony held on the day of the Asuras or 10 Muharram is a reminder of the events of Karbala War brought by Shiites from the East.
Tabuik ceremony is a very lively series of events. Every society of West Sumatra, especially Pariaman always waited for this event. Before Tabuik dilaksanaka, a few days before the public to a variety of preparations such as making a variety of foods, traditional cakes and Tabuik itself. At this time also the people carrying out the ritual of fasting.
Tabuik itself apart as the name of the ceremony, is also an important component of this ritual. Tabuik number two and are made of bamboo and wood. Resembles a horse-bodied animals and human heads with the proportion of lean and has a wing. In Islamic belief, such as a picture of Tabuik Buraq that Muhammad is believed to be the vehicle in the event of Isra 'Mi'raj.
Tabuik themselves on the back, there tongak as high as 15 meters. Tabuik then decorated with red and other colors are vibrant effect. One fruit Tabuik appointed by the bearer who passes 40 people. In the rear there is a group Tabuik accompaniment with traditional dress carrying a variety of percussion drums. Occasionally the procession stopped, and dozens of people are playing typical Minang arts. They acted to the accompaniment of drums drumming.
Both Tabuik are paraded to the local beach to the 'submit' to the sea. At sunset, the procession ended. Both of these Tabuik dibawwa dilarung next to the sea shore. This ritual is believed to be unlucky throw. In addition, this moment is also believed to be the time to fly to the sky with Buraq brings all kinds arakannya.
In addition to being a continuous tradition preserved, Tabuik ceremony has become an annual agenda of local government. The ceremony is also a symbol of cultural tourism as well as the main attraction of every tourist. In addition, the ceremony is also a pride Tabuik Pariaman community who also enriched the culture of Indonesia.