Indonesia is an example of a country that maintains good living habits to this day. Almost every region of our country has a tradition of picking up officials, special guests, and other important guests, varying from region to region.
On this day we will look closely at the process of picking up or welcoming guests in Poso, Central Sulawesi Province. When you visit Poso Regency we may be greeted with a traditional ceremony that has been used to do there since time immemorial, if any guests come to visit. The pick-up ceremony is called "Pekasiwia". There are many motivations behind the ceremony, one of which is a form of homage to the guests who come to the Poso area. The procession is based on the philosophy that guests are important relatives that need to be respected and appreciated. In other words, if you are greeted with Pekasiwia when you visit the area also known as Tanah Poso, it means that you have been well received by the Poso community, including the government and the whole community. You are respected and respected by all elements of Poso society. This unique and moving tradition is now a Poso government program to pick up government guests both tourists and officials. Various materials used as symbols in the implementation of traditional ceremonies Pekasiwia, including chicken eggs 7 grains and rice Tentena (famous for the pleasure) is placed in basket 'Binka Lora', a rooster white and yellow-legged, fresh drink Nira Manis fresh taken from the enau tree placed in selected yellow bamboo.