Pulo To Salama, Tourism Ritual in Polewali

From the cluster of exotic islands that line the sea Polewali Mandar, there is an island that has a unique tourist attraction. Is Pulo To Salama, the island became a place of Sheikh Abdurrahim Kamaluddin interred.

Abdurrahim sheikh held in Binuang To Salama is known as a propagator of Islam first in West Sulawesi. He set foot on the ground Mandar in the 15th century and married with children Sipajollangi, King Binuang. That said, Sheikh Abdurrahim is sacred because the figure could be praying over a banana leaf midrib, walking on the sea and palm leaf midrib, as well as holding the embers.

Sheikh influence Abdurrahim considerable ground Mandar make it capable of changing habits of the population there. He also mentioned that the first change Sayyang Pattuqduq, traditional dancing horse into a celebration for children who are new seal Qur'an. This tradition has existed since Islam has not been entered in this region.

Tomb of Sheikh Abdurrahim located on a ridge of Pulo To Salama and has been used as a cultural site by the government of West Sulawesi. The shape of the square coral stone structure with a length of 2 meters and a width of 1.73 meters. There are rocks as high as 17 centimeters stuck as a gravestone. This tomb shelter under a house which is tiled white.

Every year, especially after Eid, the tomb of Sheikh Abdurrahim frequented by pilgrims. There, they held a ritual called Massampo. Rituals such as slaughtering a goat or a cow, sowed coins to the tomb, wrapping tombstone shroud, sprinkled perfume, as well as pieces of pandan leaves and flowers to the grave. This ritual was held as a form of gratitude when one's desires are fulfilled.

The habit is still maintained despite invite polemic because of violating the Islamic religion. That's because many believe his hopes realized if vowed to Pulo To Salama. In fact, the belief was not only recognized by citizens Mandar, but spread to foreign countries. An estimated 2,000 pilgrims often thronged this place every year, including foreigners.

Administratively the island is included in the Amassangan inhabited village about 80 households. The island is also often called the island Tangnga-Ladder which means the center, because of its position in the middle of the group of islands in Polewali Mandar.

To reach Pulo To Salama, can use public transport from the city to the Port Tonyaman Polewali, in Binuang, it costs around Rp 35 thousand. The distance is about 35 kilometers and takes about 1 hour. In the harbor, we can rent a boat which is often called the Taxi of around Rp 35 thousand per person. We will cross the sea about half an hour to get to Pulo To Salama.

Oh yes, before reaching the island, we will be treated to beautiful beaches and clear sea Polewali. There is also a stone sticking out behind the water with the nickname Stone Mingnganga. It is said that the stone is sacred because it is also believed to have originated from the incarnation of the snake. Residents also believe a number of restrictions when it passes through the stone, for example, are prohibited from carrying pregnant women because it can be a miscarriage, it is forbidden to appoint or comment if you see these stones, as well as throwing eggs when passing there. Please visit !!!

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