The located of Nias is in Sumatera, They live to the west of the island
of Sumatra, they reside on the island of Nias. The island with an area of
5625 km ² is inhabited 700,000. Into the North Sumatera Province. In the
original language, the Nias people calling themselves "Ono Niha" (Ono
= children / descendants; Niha = human) and Nias Island as "Tano
Niha" (Tano = ground).
Nias tribe are people who live in the Western culture is still high.
Customary law is generally referred fondrakö Nias which regulates all aspects
of life from birth until death. Nias people living in the ancient megalithic
cultural heritage is evidenced by the carvings on the stones are still found in
the interior of the island to this day. Nias tribe implemented clan system
follows the father (patrilineal). Clans generally come from the villages
existing settlements.
Nias Tribal existence arts Indonesia by the people of Nias, in a myth,
the Nias stems from a tree called life Sigaru Tora'a located in a place called
Tetehőli Ana'a. Mythology is present in Nias hoho. In hoho told that the
universe and all its contents are created Lowalangi ("creator") from
several colors of air which he beat with sticks called Sihai. Creator gods
first creating a tree of life called Sigaru Tora'a. This tree fruit two fruit
items immediately incubated by a spider gold. Then was born the first pair of
gods, called Tuhamora'aangi Tuhamoraana'a-sex male and female Burutiraoana'a
Burutiroangi. Their offspring is what is known as the god Sirao kemudia Uwu
Zihõnõ as king.
Myth of the origin of the people of Nias was, starting from the time of
king Sirao. God has three wives, each of which begat three sons. Among the nine
sons of fierce quarrel arises, ie they fight over their father's throne the
King Sirao. Seeing this situation, Sirao held a contest among his sons. In
essence, anyone who is capable repeal spear (Toho), which has been planted in
the field in front of the palace that is entitled to replace him. One by one
starting from the oldest son came tried to pull the spear. But none succeeded.
Then the youngest child named Luo Mĕwõna (Lowalangi) came yanking and finally
succeeded.
Her brothers were lost in the
contest of Tetehõli Ana'a exiled and banished to earth, precisely on the island
of Nias. Of the eight men were thrown into the world Sirao (Nias Island) only
four can get four places on the island of Nias safely and eventually became the
ancestors of the Nias. The four others in an accident. Hia Baewadanõ because it
was too heavy, falling through the earth and transformed into a big snake named
Da'õ Zanaya Tano sisagõrõ (she was the base / foundation of the earth). If he
moves a little, then the earth will shake and the earth did quake. In order to
live, the dragon is fed by birds every day.
The others fell into the water and became a ghost river, fishermen idol.
He is often referred hadroli. There is the wind, and finally stuck in a tree
and transformed into a ghost forest, hunters idol. This creature is often
called the "Bela". There was also a fall in the Laraga the condition
of the land full of stones (12 km from Mount Sitoli) became the ancestors of
people knowledgeable immune.
Pelebegu'' religion'' is the name given by the original settlers meaning
"spirit worshipers". The name itself is used by adherents molohĕ
penalty (penalty worshipers). The nature of this religion is about the worship
of ancestral spirits. Although there is no concept of life after death by Pastor
Johannes MH version, but the belief is there is a practice of worshiping the
spirits of the ancestors (animism). The ancestors must be remembered that,
especially on their merits (Name Large and Glory). This belief termanisfestasi
in the form of a penalty. Nias people believe that these statues (fighting)
will be occupied by the spirits of their ancestors, because it must be cared
for properly.
# Nias Tribal Existance cultural arts Indonesia
In cultures contained Ono Niha ideals or spiritual purpose in life with
the greeting'' termakna Ya'ahowu "(in free translation Indonesian"
blessed hope "). Of significance is contained Ya'ahowu meaning: pay
attention to other people's happiness, and is expected to be blessed by A More Powerful.
In other words Ya'ahowu display attitudes: caring, responsibility, respect, and
knowledge.
If someone is doing that, it means that the person is considering
the development and happiness of others: not only watching, responsive, and
accountable to the needs of others (pronounced: Congratulations - Ya'ahowu),
including those that are not revealed, and respected him as a fellow human
being as such . So the meaning contained in the "Ya'ahowu" is nothing
but a brotherhood (in peace) who really needed as a vehicle for the development
of community in the development of life together.
-Lompat Batu Nias (jumping stones)
Tradition of Hombo batu or jumping stone or rock, Nias tribal existence
arts Indonesia.The tradition comes from Nias tribe who live on the island of
Nias, west of Sumatra Island is indeed somewhat unique. Skipping stones or
known by the name "fahombo rock" has become the hallmark of the
people of Nias. The tradition of skipping stones arranged to reach a height of
2 m and a thickness of 40 cm is only done by men. Not all the tribe Nias
perform this tradition. Only those who are in South Nias, especially in the Bay
area who do these acrobatic tradition. This is presumably due to differences in
cultural ancestors or ancestral people of Nias.
Apart from the aspect of tourism that tradition Jump Stone became so
famous, this tradition also shows the strength and agility of the young men who
do it. Someone who managed to do this tradition is considered heroic and
prestigious. Not only for the individuals who do it, but also for families,
even entire villages. Therefore, it is usually after the boys managed to do
this tradition, there will be a simple celebration with slaughtering chickens
or other animals. People who managed to do this tradition will also be
considered mature and become defenders of the village if there is a conflict
with other villagers.
there are several other art cultures of tribal existence nias Indonesian
arts such as dance nias, custom house, wedding ceremonies, traditional dresses
nias and others. to the uniqueness of this culture art adds to the attraction
of tourists both local and foreign to come visit to Indonesia, Indonesia
existance nias tribal arts is still a tourist attraction in Sumatra.
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