What if you could enjoy stunning beach views while witnessing authentic traditional rituals?
Blitar Regency offers a tourism experience that combines natural beauty with cultural richness around the coast of the Indian Ocean.
Some things that have been done by tourism stakeholders in an effort to develop beach tourism destinations to attract tourists, namely maintaining typical cultural rituals. Petik Laut and Larung Sesaji which is routinely held every Muharram or Suro month.
The month of Suro is a special moment for the fishing community at Jolosutro Beach, Ringinrejo Village, Wates Subdistrict, Blitar Regency.
Jolosutro Beach, located about 45 km from Blitar city, is one of the famous beach destinations in the South Coast Sea area.
The beauty of the beach with its big waves and black sand is a special attraction for tourists.
However, travellers are reminded not to swim at this beach as the currents are strong and dangerous.
The path to Jolosutro Beach is quite challenging, travelling through Lodoyo via Panggungrejo and Binangun, but all the effort will pay off when you see the beautiful panorama along the way.
In this month, the Jolosutro fishing community organises the Petik Laut event as an expression of gratitude to God Almighty for the sustenance from the sea.
The main purpose of this ceremony is to ask for safety and abundant marine products and to be prevented from disasters while at sea.
This tradition does not only involve traditional rituals, but also serves as a gathering place and strengthens the bond between fishermen.
On the morning of Thursday, 18 July 2024, Jolosutro Beach was filled with hundreds of people gathered to witness and participate in the Petik Laut ceremony.
Blitar Regent, Rini Syarifah, along with Dekranasda Chairperson, Abah Zen, also attended the event.
In her speech, Regent Rini said that this event marks the beginning of the fishing season at sea for fishermen.
He hoped that this event would bring benefits to all, especially the fishermen, and prayed that they would always be given health and smoothness in seeking sustenance at sea while remaining cautious and vigilant.
Abah Zen also appreciated the implementation of the Petik Laut tradition.
According to him, this event is not only a form of gratitude but also a means to preserve the precious local culture.
The Petik Laut event at Jolosutro Beach includes various traditional processions, including the throwing of offerings into the sea.
Offerings consisting of various crops and local specialities are floated as a symbol of offering to God who has given abundant blessings of the sea.
The larung sesaji procession is the core of the Petik Laut ceremony and a form of respect for the sea that has given them life.
The uniqueness of Jolosutro Beach is not only in its natural beauty, but also in the local wisdom reflected in the Petik Laut tradition.
This ceremony has been going on for many years and has been preserved despite the changing times.
The fishing community still maintains this tradition because it has very important benefits and values in community life, such as mutual cooperation, social, aesthetic, and religious.
With the Petik Laut ceremony, it is hoped that public awareness of the importance of preserving the sea will increase.
The ocean is not only a source of life, but also a part of culture that must be preserved.
The Petik Laut event at Jolosutro Beach ended with a joint prayer and hope that this year the fishermen will get abundant sea products and be kept away from all dangers.
Jolosutro Beach and its Petik Laut tradition are not only the pride of the Blitar community but also a tourist attraction that has high cultural value.
By maintaining and preserving this tradition, the fishing community of Jolosutro Beach shows that local wisdom can co-exist with the times, remain relevant, and provide benefits for modern life.
In addition to the Petik Laut tradition, local culture-based tourism in Blitar Regency can also be found in the event “ Coffee Perdamaian de Karanganjar.”
The event will be held on Sunday, 28 July 2024, in the area of Vredestuin de Karanganjar Koffieplantage.
Acara ini menjadi magnet bagi para pecinta coffee dan budaya, di mana pengunjung dapat merasakan kehangatan dan keindahan tradisi lokal sembari menikmati secangkir coffee khas Blitar.
In addition, the event also presents a variety of cultural activities, such as dance performances, traditional music, and handicraft exhibitions, which enrich travellers' experience of Blitar's rich culture.
Coffee Perdamaian de Karanganjar bukan hanya sekadar festival coffee biasa, melainkan sebuah perayaan yang mengedepankan semangat kebersamaan dan perdamaian.
Di tengah hamparan kebun coffee yang asri, pengunjung dapat mengikuti workshop tentang proses pengolahan coffee, dari biji hingga menjadi minuman yang siap dinikmati.
In addition, the event also provides a variety of local culinary stalls serving typical Blitar dishes, making it a golden opportunity to taste the local culinary delights.
With a family-like and harmonious atmosphere, this event is expected to strengthen bonds between communities and promote Blitar as a rich and diverse cultural tourism destination.
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