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Sundak Beach, Dog and Sea Urchin Fight which Result a Blessing

Posted by Belibuku.web.id Minggu, 11 Desember 2011 0 komentar

Sundak Beach does not only have enchanting natural view but it also keeps story. The name Sundak turns to experience evolution of which evidences can be traced geologically.

In order to know its evolution, visitors must know first the condition the sea sides of Sundak Beach in the past and at present time. At the west side of the beach there is a mosque and a vacant space that is now utilized as a parking area. On the east side, there is a cave made of coral reef as high as around 12 meters. Entering the cave, there is a spring from which local people get fresh water.

Before 1930 the above area was still under sea water. The story tells that sea water reached the area where the mosque stands now and the cave was submerged in sea water. In line with geological process in the south sea, the sea water level decreased and sea water stood out more to the sea. The coral reef and the area around the mosque became new land that later coastal people used it for economy activities until today.

There was unique, natural phenomenon of the activity that finally served as starting point of naming this beach. When rainy season came, there was much water from the land flowing to the sea. Consequently, the land on east side of the beach split to make a river-look form. The flowing water looked like splitting the sand. When dry season came, the crevice disappeared since the sea water came ashore and drag away the sand. The name Wedibelah (the split sand) originated from this natural phenomenon. When YogYES visited the place, the crevice did not exist.

Tens of years later the name changed. In 1976, there was an interesting occurrence. In an afternoon, there was a dog running about the seaside and entered the cave where it met a sea urchin. Being starving, the dog tried to prey on the sea urchin but the sea urchin avoided. Then, the fight happened and finally the dog succeeded in eating half of the sea urchin body and the dog got out of the cave proudly. The owner of the dog, Arjasangku, saw half of the sea urchin body was still in the dog's mouth. Since then, the name Wedibedah was changed into Sundak as an abbreviation of asu (Javanese language for dog) and landak (Javanese language for sea urchin).

The quarrel turned to bring fortune for local people. After being short of water for years, local people finally found a spring. Initially, the owner of the dog was astonished that his dog was soaking wet after getting out of the cave. The hypothesis was that there was a spring inside the cave and the dog might fall in it while hunting the sea urchin. After some investigations, the prediction turned out to be true. Now, the spring functions as source of fresh water for local inhabitants. Pipes are now installed from the cave to distribute water to the community. The finding of the spring consoled the community who were disappointed because the wells that they dug were inundated by sea water.

Just imagine the condition of the area hundreds of years ago when we know its condition in 1930s. There had to be many organisms that utilized the lower part of the coral reef that now functions as a cave. For the reason, many archeologists believe that as the consequence of the occurring geological process, there were many sea organisms were left and piled up as fossils. Not many researches reveal what fossils exist in the area.

In addition to offering its silent historical witnesses, Sundak also offers enjoyable night atmosphere. You can enjoy the breeze of the night wind while ordering fresh fish to be grilled together with your friends. You only have to pay some thousands Rupiah for the firewood. If you are reluctant to do so, just order ready-to-eat grilled fish. To spend the night, you can just sleep anywhere; you can put up your tent or just lying on the bench of food sellers that are not used at night. Darkness can sometimes be more enjoyable than brightness. Don't worry about it.

If you want it, interact with local people can be valuable enlightenment. You can understand how people live their lives, their culture, and they might change your life point of view. To see Grandpa Tugiman who usually keeps the parking area or Grandpa Arjasangku can be another option. They are examples of the leaders of Sundak Beach. To have a talk with them does not only make you merely see the history witnesses but it enables you get direct story from the witnesses of how the story was carved. Please come, they all are waiting for you!

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Ngobaran Beach, from Temple to Fried Sea Urchin

Posted by Belibuku.web.id Rabu, 07 Desember 2011 0 komentar

Coming to the Coast Ngrenehan and enjoy the grilled fish is incomplete if you drop on the beach next to it, Ngobaran. Location of high rugged coast is only about two kilometers from the beach Ngrenehan. Not far away is not it? Coastal residents Ngrenehan just talked often and stopped by the Coast Ngobaran, why would you not?

Ngobaran is an exotic beach. If low tide, you can see the spread of the algae (seaweed), both the green and brown. When viewed from above, the spread of the algae that grows on the sidelines of the reef looks like a rice field in a densely populated area. Dozens of marine animals are also present on the sidelines of coral, ranging from sea urchins, starfish, until the shellfish group.
But that is not contained in the other shore is the charm of its culture, ranging from food to building residents. One of them is interesting is that there is a place of worship for four of religion or belief were standing close together. Is that form of multiculturalism? Who knows.

The most visible buildings are places of worship like temples with statues of gods are white. Place of worship was built in 2003 to commemorate the presence of UB V, a descendant of the king of Majapahit, in Ngobaran. People who worship in this place was of the belief Kejawan (not Kejawen know). The name "Kejawan" according to a story derived from the name of one son of UB V, ie Bondhan Kejawan. Builders place of worship is claimed to be descendants of UB V and appoint one citizen to keep this place.

Walk to the left of the place of worship, you will see a Joglo used for places of worship Kejawen followers. When YogYES visited this place, some followers of people were saying their prayer. According to locals, different beliefs Kejawen Kejawan. However, they can not pinpoint the difference.

If you continue down a path that lies ahead Joglo, you will find a box of rocks overgrown with dry plants. Plants are lined with gray wood. Point where the dry growing was the place where UB V pretend to burn yourself. The move was gone through because the UB V not fight against his own son, Raden Patah (King I Demak).

Truth is the story of the UB V doubted by many historians. Why, if indeed Raden Patah attacking UB V then it will give the impression that Islam spread by force. Many historians believe that the historical evidence that there is not strong enough to declare that Raden Patah attack. Learn how, maybe you can find your own.

A few meters from the dry box where there is growing temple for Hindu places of worship. No detail of its foundation.

At the front of the mosque there is a growing branch measuring approximately 3x4 meters. The mosque building is quite simple because the floor is of sand. As if fused with its beach. Interestingly, if most mosques in Indonesia facing the West, the mosque was facing south. The front of the imam leading the prayer is open so can immediately see the ocean. When YogYES asked local people, no one knows the reason. In fact, locals wondered because the building was one of the famous Kyai NU followers who lived at Bake, Mount Kidul. As a guide for those who will pray, give local residents a sign on the wall with a red pencil on the true direction of Qibla.

After being amazed at the religious site, you can get down to the beach. Then came the morning, then visitors will find the central coast seaweed harvest to be sold to middlemen. They usually sell seaweed for Rp 1,000 to Rp 1,500 per kilo. The result is bad for their daily lives.

However, if you come late afternoon, usually you will find people looking for sea urchins for food in the evening. To be edible, prickly sea urchin dikepras first flat and then broken using a sickle. Meat that is in part the sea urchin kemudioan taken out. Usually people look for sea urchin, armed with buckets, oil filter, sickle, and hat to avoid heat.

Sea urchins were obtained usually in the form of salt and chili seasoning then fried. According to residents, the sea urchin meat is quite chewy and delicious. Unfortunately, not many people who sell exotic food. But if you want to order, just try asking on one of the residents to cook. Who knows, you can also share ideas on how to cook so that the people of the coastal sea urchin Ngobaran can use that knowledge to improve their business life.

Complete is not it? From the beautiful beaches, the charm of the place of worship until the dish is tempting. Perhaps there is no elsewhere.

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