This one tradition is one of the most frequent rituals performed in almost all indigenous activities of Acehnese society. His name is the Peusijuek Tradition.
Peusijuek is one of the customary rituals or processions in Acehnese culture. This tradition is usually done to ask for salvation, peace, and happiness in life. The Peusijuek tradition is one of the traditions that have existed since ancient times, and is still practiced today. This tradition is usually done in almost all the customary activities of the Acehnese people, such as customary weddings, traditional celebrations, thanksgiving and other traditional ceremonies.
The Origin of the Peusijuek Tradition
This Peusijuek tradition is one of the old traditions of the people of Aceh. Historically, this Peusijuek Tradition is one of Hindu cultural heritage. Hindu culture in Aceh itself is caused by the relationship between Aceh and India in the past, so indirectly Hindu culture that began to affect the culture of the people of Aceh. One of them is with this Peusijuek Tradition. The word "Peusijuek" itself is derived from the word "sijue", which in Aceh means "cold". So it can also mean cooling or cooling.
At that time the peusijuk ceremony performed still using certain mantras or prayers. But since the entry of Islam in Aceh, the tradition was later changed by inserting elements of Islam in it such as prayers of salvation, salvation, prayers in other Islamic teachings. Nevertheless, this Peusijuek procession procession is still maintained until such a present form.
The Traditional Function of Peusijuek
In the culture of Acehnese society, the Peusijuek tradition is basically functioned to ask for salvation, peace, and happiness in life. However peusijeuk function is also divided into several types, such as, Peusijuek meulangga (during the dispute), Peusijuek pade bijeh (start planting rice), Peusijuek place tall (inhabit the new house), Peudijuek peudong rumoh (build house), Peusijuek kaurubeuen ( when sacrificing), Peusijuek vehicle, Peusijuek pilgrimage, Peusijuek circumcision, and Peusijuek marriage.
Implementation of Peusijuek Tradition
Peusijuek ritual implementation is usually done by religious leaders or traditional leaders who elder by the community. This is necessary because the Peusijuek tradition is a sacred ritual, so to do so it must be the person who best understands the prayers and the procession in the ritual. What if the person who diPeusuuek is men, usually held by Teungku or Ustadz. While what if diPeusijuek is a woman, it will be done by Ummi or a woman who elder by the community.
In the implementation of this Peusijuek tradition there are three things that are most important, namely tools and tools peusijuek, movement, and prayer. For Peusijuek devices and materials usually consist of talam, bu leukat (glutinous), red (red coconut), breueh pade (rice), teupong taweue (flour mixed with water), on sisikuek (a cocor duck leaf), manek manoe ( types of leaves), naleueng sambo (a kind of grass), glok (hand wash) and sangee (hood). For the people of Aceh, every Peusijuek material has a special philosophy and meaning in it.
The movement of sparkling peusijuk is also one of the most important things, because it is sacred so that to do it can not be wrong. The movement is usually done from left to right and from right to left, and occasionally also done with crossed motion. Movement in sparking this peusijuk of course also has a special philosophy and meaning in it.
Prayer is the most important element in this tradition, since the essence of the Peusijuek ceremony is to ask God to be given salvation, happiness and prosperity for the event. The prayer used is a prayer in the teachings of Islam that are often used in the Peusijuek tradition. Therefore, those who perform the ceremony should be religious or adat leaders who already understand and trusted by the community.
The Meaning of Peusijuek Tradition
As one of the cultural heritages, the Peusijuek tradition is very rich in special values and meanings in it. For the people of Aceh, Peusijuek tradition is interpreted as an expression of gratitude to God for all the favors and kebahagaiaan given to them. In addition, this tradition also at the same time become a request and hope to always obtain safety, blessing and prosperity.
The Development of Peusijuek Tradition
In its development, the Peusijuek tradition continues to be preserved and preserved until now. This tradition is still often performed in various customary events such as weddings, celebratory, celebrations and other customs of Aceh. Although some people consider the peusijuk tradition