ID TEXT – Very unique tradition in Dusun Wagah, Siliragung District, Regency Banyuwangi this. Yes, tradition known by a unique name Pangur this seems to be tradition inherited as beliefs and culture of the local community.
It is said to be quite unique because tradition Pangur is ritual cut teeth done to avoid catastrophe or toss-of-custody for children who are entering their teens or adulthood.
Rituals Many Girls Do.
Grandma Sudarmi, Dusun Wagah residents explained if ritual Pangur or cutting teeth is generally done by girls who enter the age 9-14 years or during female puberty.
It is said that the local people believe that ritual this is also the beginning of the growth of the actual female body shape.
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However, does not rule out the possibility that there are also boys who also perform the ritual in order to avoid bad luck in their teenage years.
"Women who enter adolescence will be impoverished, the goal is as a starting point for himself before entering adolescence," said Grandma Sudarmi.
Enteng Jodoh and Generating Sustenance
Mbah Sudarmi also said that the girls did it tradition ritual Pangur This is believed later during adolescence, will get a mate easily.
Regardless of that, the people of Dusun Wagah also believe that every child does it ritual Pangur or cutting these teeth later can also facilitate their sustenance.
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"Objective ritual This is to expedite matchmaking, especially for women, In general, women really like to choose their partners, if it's a boy so that the sustenance runs smoothly." Add women 86 that year.
Beautify the Appearance of Teeth.
Apart from being believed to be a tola logak and facilitate the arrival of a mate, tradition Pangur This apparently also has other benefits in terms of appearance, especially on the teeth.
