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Lematang's Animism

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For 24 years, Sriwijaya was the center of world civilization in the past. And they admit that their descendants are from Majapahit, even Kediri & Singosari. Apart from that, they also recognize the lineage of Sekandar Alam / Iskandar Alam in Siguntang Hill. This confession was also written in the Babad Tanah Djawi which said that the people of Batanghari Sembilan were very influenced by Majapahit stories, especially the legend of Ario Dama. The people in that area are still in a primitive state and adhere to the beliefs of animism and dynamism. In the traditions of the Lematang tribe, there are various types of items that are considered to have magical powers. For example, ceremonies for opening rice fields, believing in the spirits of ancestors, etc. The people around Gudang Buncit believe that the Antu Banyu Kingdom is near Gudang Boentcjit. To ask for his help, they take a holy bath followed by bathing at exactly 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, to cleanse their inner

Kayu Agung's Animism

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The dry season in South Sumatra generally ranges from May - October each year, while the rainy season ranges from November - April. Seasonal deviations usually occur once every 5 years, in the form of a dry season that is longer than the rainy season, with an average rainfall of approximately 1000 mm/year with an average of 60 rainy days/year. Indonesian is widely used, apart from languages ​​such as English & Arabic whose use is very limited. The population of Ogan Komering Ilir Regency in the 2010 census reached approximately 62,000 thousand people, the majority of the population is Muslim. This district is divided into several ethnic groups, both native tribes and immigrants from Java, Bali & Sunda. The Sumatran tribes native to this district include the Kayu Agung tribe. At first the people there were still in a primitive state and still adhered to animist and dynamism beliefs. One of the rituals is Midang which is a national agenda for local and foreign tourist visits in O