Tradition: Go down in Aceh
Aceh is made up of multicultural societies with diverse unique and diverse cultures, although in general aceh culture is almost the same in every region but there are some parts in each region there is uniqueness that it becomes the diversity that imaged the definite identity. region, one of which is the tradition of "peutroen aneuk". Before the procession takes place, the baby will be intimidated by the family.
Indigenous people who are still strong with tradition, will continue to preserve the culture by doing every tradition with a touch of culture passed down from generation to generation from generation to generation. Similarly, in carrying out the show "Peutron Aneuk U Tanoh" or known as down shower which usually do after the age of 44 days the baby.
The tradition of "Peutron Aneuk U Tanoh" begins with a peucicap event, where local religious leaders will polish honey, food and fruits on baby's lips accompanied by prayer and hope with words so that sibayi will grow up to be a pious son, devoted to people old, religion and nation. Next sibayi will be "in cuko ok" (shaving hair) and dress.
Immediately sibayi will be brought by the religious leaders out of the house by praying the holy verses of the Qur'an and shaded with a piece of white cloth, which is held by four people on each side. Above the cloth splits the coconut so the baby becomes brave. The sound when the split coconut shell is called a lightning sound, the baby will not be afraid of lightning and other life challenges. He will be the "ceubeh and beuhe" (brave) child.
In the mosque the baby will bathe afterwards the new baby is brought home to put into the swing followed by the reading of the barzanji by the santri with a melodious rhythm as hope for the accomplishment of something better.
"Berzanji or Barzanji" is the prayer, praise and narrative of the Prophet Muhammad's history which is spoken with rhythm or tone. (acehplanet.com)
