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This media file captures an indoor cultural exhibit, likely in a museum or educational center, showcasing traditional Indonesian agricultural rituals. In the foreground, a black framed sign with white text is prominently displayed on the left, explaining various aspects of "RITUAL PERTANIAN & SAJEN" (Agricultural Rituals & Offerings). To its right, a traditional offering, known as "sajen," rests on a white surface. This offering is intricately crafted from dried plant materials, possibly palm leaves, forming a conical or dome-like shape with decorative fringes. Two artificial flowers, one white (frangipani-like) and one deep red/purple, adorn its peak. Beneath the sajen, a small, vibrant pot with red, yellow, and green patterns is visible. The sign's text, in Indonesian, describes three key rituals: 1. **Nandur (Pemeliharaan dan Penanaman Padi)**: A rice cultivation and maintenance ritual for cleaning and tending to one-month-old rice plants, often using traditional tools like "arit" (sickle), "lukay," "caluk," and "penampad." 2. **Pemanenan Padi**: The rice harvest ritual, performed when rice ripens, as an act of devotion to Hyang Dewi Sri (the Rice Goddess), also using traditional tools like "arit," "lukay," and "caluk." 3. **Sajen Ritual Nandur**: Details the specific offerings used during the Nandur ritual, which express gratitude and prayers to Sang Hyang Widi Wasa (God Almighty) for the fertility of newly planted rice. Ingredients for this offering include "bubul," "canang," "cau petik," "cau mumbul," "penyang pebersihan," "banten danan," and various types of wood. In the background, a detailed miniature diorama depicts terraced rice fields (paddy fields). These meticulously crafted green fields are arranged in undulating levels, characteristic of traditional rice cultivation landscapes. Small straw huts, miniature trees, and tiny structures resembling water features or shrines are interspersed throughout the diorama, creating a scenic representation of an agricultural village. The overall setting is illuminated by artificial light, with a noticeable purple-pink reflection on the white table surface. The image provides an educational glimpse into the rich cultural practices surrounding rice farming in Indonesia, specifically highlighting the spiritual and ritualistic elements. Given the context of Bogor, Indonesia, these practices reflect the local agrarian traditions.
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