Tradisi Mekotek

Berbicara tentang Bali tak lepas rasanya dengan budaya. Ragam budaya tersebar luas di berbagai pelosok tanah Bali. Dan satu dari ribuan ragam budaya tersebut adalah Mekotek. Perayaan upacara  Mekotek dilaksanakan oleh warga Desa Adat Munggu, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali setiap 210 hari sekali tepatnya pada Hari Raya Kuningan yang jatuh setiap Sabtu Kliwon Wuku Kuningan. Upacara Mekotek dilaksanakan dengan tujuan memohon keselamatan kepada Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (Tuhan Yang Maha Esa). Upacara ini juga dikenal dengan istilah Ngerebeg. Mekotek adalah warisan leluhur, adat budaya dan tradisi yang secara turun-temurun terus dilakukan umat Hindu di Bali khususnya di Desa Adat Munggu, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali.

Pada awalnya pelaksanaan upacara Mekotek diselenggarakan untuk menyambut armada perang yang melintas di Munggu yang akan berangkat ke medan laga, juga penyambutan pasukan saat mendapat kemenangan perang Blambangan pada masa kepemimpian Cokorda Nyoman Munggu di Kerajaan Mengwi.

Dahulunya upacara ini menggunakan tombak yang terbuat dari besi. Namun seiring perkembangan zaman dan untuk menghindari peserta yang terluka maka sejak tahun 1948 tombak besi mulai diganti dengan tombak dari bahan kayu pulet. Tombak yang asli dilestarikan dan disimpan di pura.

Mekotek sendiri diambil dari kata tek-tek yang merupakan bunyi kayu yang diadu satu sama lain sehingga menimbulkan bunyi.

Selain sebagai simbol kemenangan, Mekotek juga merupakan upaya untuk menolak bala yang pernah menimpa Desa Adat Munggu puluhan tahun silam. Pada saat itu Perayaan upacara Mekotek dilarang oleh pemerintah kolonial Belanda 1915 karena takut terjadi pemberontakan, namun akibat dari larangan tidak boleh mengadakan upacara Mekotek tersebut muncul wabah penyakit yang tidak dapat disembuhkan dan banyak memakan korban jiwa yang disebut dengan gerubug. Lalu terjadi perundingan dan akhirnya diizinkan kembali, sejak saat itu tidak pernah ada lagi bencana.  

Upacara Makotek ini diikuti sekitar 2000 penduduk Desa Adat Munggu yang terdiri dari 12 banjar yang pada umumnya terdiri dari anak muda yang berumur 12 tahun hingga orang tua yang  berumur 60 tahun. Mereka mengenakan pakaian adat madya berupa kamen dan udeng batik dan membawa sebatang kayu yang panjangnya rata-rata 3 meter yang telah dikuliti. Kayu yang digunakan pada umumnya adalah kayu pulet. Kayu ini dipilih dengan alasan karena memiliki daya lentur yang tinggi. 

Mekotek dilaksanakan saat menjelang sore kira-kira pukul 14.00 wita. Upacara Mekotek diawali dengan berkumpulnya para peserta Mekotek di areal Jaba Pura Puseh/Desa Adat Munggu. Selanjutnya dilanjutkan dengan mengelilingi wilayah Desa Adat Munggu dimulai dari Jaba Pura Puseh/Desa Adat Munggu menuju Pura Dalem Khayangan Wisesa Desa

CAUSATIVE CONSTRUCTION

Causative constructions When one does not carry out an action oneself but rather has the action done by someone else, this is expressed by a causative construction. > In English it is the verb "to have" that introduces the causative: "to have" (conjuguated) + direct objet (noun or pronoun) + main verb (in its past participle form): We'll have a monument erected on this site. I had my hair cut. > When one wishes to designate the agent of the action (the person who has carried out the described action), there are two possibilities: 1. -- "to have" (conjuguated) + direct objet (noun or pronoun) + main verb (in its past participle form) + "by" + agent (usually not as a pronoun): The professor had the work done by his lab assistants. I had it done by my employees. 2. -- "to have" (conjuguated) + agent (as a direct object noun or pronoun) + main verb (in its infinitive form) + the object (also in the form of a direct object noun or pronoun) The professor had his students write an essay. I had him do it. Note: Especially in spoken English, the verb "to get" often replaces "to have," in which case "to" is added to the infinitive (but not before past participles). This construction also suggests that it may be (or have been) difficult to produce a certain reaction on the part of the agent: We'll get a monument erected on this site. The professor got his students to write an essay. > When one wishes to express a change in temperament or in general conditions, it is the construction "to make + adjectif" which is used: That letter made her sad. He makes me furious! That new problem made negotiations really hard!

TV Online

how to make simple sandwich

how to make simple sandwich

Ingredients :
- 2 or 4 slices of bread ( wholemeal,white or brown)
- cheddar cheese
- tomato sauce
- onions
- strawberry just for accesories
-milk

things you’ll need
-knife
-plate
-cup
- toothpicks

steps :
- first, place one slice

Amazing Place in Bali

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple

Luhur Watukaru temple or Pura Batukaru is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan) with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. It is set in the plateau area with lush tropical rain forest surround it. It is situated in the peaceful area which is far from the local resident that is ideally for worship. There are some temple building spread out through the tranquility of rain forest and the big mountain of Batukaru as a back drop.

Location

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is located at Wangaya Gede countryside,

DESCRIPTIVE

1.1     Definition of Descriptive Paragraph

Descriptive paragraph is paragraph which expresses or describes place, thing and person in such vivid detail that the readers can easily visualize the described place, thing and person, or can feel that they involve in the experience.

Some descriptive paragraphs may be technical, for instance, describing about things or place such as car or classroom; on the other hand, it may describe an event or a place and include more figurative language (simile, metaphor etc.) or describe felling or emotion. Therefore, before writing a descriptive paragraph, it is important to consider the purpose and the audience.

Exercise:  can you define what a descriptive paragraph is?

1.2    Generic Structure

      Descriptive paragraph is intended to describe place, person, and thing so that the reader will be able to visualize the descriptions. Writing descriptive paragraph, generally, you have to regard as the following generic structure of descriptive paragraph:  

a.      Identification

Identification is a part in which you identify or write the recognition; moreover, it can be a general statement about place, person, or thing that you want to describe.

b.      Descriptions

Descriptions are vivid detail of place, person, or thing that you want to describe so that the reader can easily imagine or picture the descriptions, or they can feel that they involve in the experience. 

c.      Conclusion

The last part of descriptive paragraph is optional (i.e. it may be included or not). In this part, you conclude the paragraph or restate the identification or general statement.

RECOUNT

RECOUNT PARAGRAPH

1.    Definition

Recount Paragraph is paragraph which retells past events or experience for the purpose of informing or entertaining. This could include personal events, factual incidents or imaginary incidents

2.    Social Function

It is utilized to inform or entertain the reader.

3.    Generic Structure

·         Orientation

Setting the scene and giving the necessary background information such as, who, when, where, what, and why.

• Events

Retelling the event in chronological order or logical sequence, usually in the past. (there is no complication in recount)

• Reorientation

Including a personal comment or opinion and a closing statement.

4.    Special Characteristics

A good recount:

•         is well-organized and relates events in sequence by using appropriate linking and cohesive devices;

•         focuses on the important participants in the event; and

•         includes details and personal responses to add to the readers’ or listeners’ interest.

Personal recount should be written in the first person (using personal pronouns I/We, etc.)

Factual recount should be written in the third person (he, she, it, etc.)

5.    Writing Recount Paragraph

a.     Orientation

Setting and necessary background are carefully established in order to provide the reader information about ‘who’, ‘When’, ‘Where’, ‘what’, and ‘why’.

Example:

My friends and I went to one of the well-known island in Bali, Lembongan.

b.  Events

The next step after constructing the orientation is to organize the events in chronological order or logical sequence. The focus should be on the important participant in the events; moreover, retelling the events should be done in line with type of the recount (i.e. personal or factual recount).

The following are some events that are chronologically arranged:

-          We visited Mangrove in which we could enjoy mangrove and its population that protected some parts of Lembongan Island;

-          Gala-Gala Under Ground House was the second place where we took pleasure in;

-          It was an outstanding human-made building which was ever made;

-          The third place which showed the almighty of the God was Sunset Beach in which we were presented by miraculous natural view that spoiled our eyes; in addition, we could ‘taste’ gorgeous sunset.

c.  Reorientation

This part in which we can put personal comment or closing statement is also optional in recount paragraph; thus, if you write it, it is suggested to write an interesting ending that attract the readers.

Example:

We really loved the trip and were looking forward to visiting other interesting places in Lembongan Island; what an enjoyable trip it was.

A Visit to Lembongan Island

            On Sunday morning, my friends and I went to one of the well-known island in Bali, Lembongan. At first, we visited Mangrove in which we could enjoy mangrove and its population that protected some parts of Lembongan Island. Gala-Gala Under Ground House was the second place where we took pleasure in. Furthermore, it was an outstanding human-made building that was ever made. The third place which showed the almighty of the God was Sunset Beach in which we were presented by miraculous natural view that spoiled our eyes; in addition, we could ‘taste’ gorgeous sunset. Therefore, we really loved the trip and were looking forward to visiting other interesting places in Lembongan Island; what an enjoyable trip it was.