INFOKU, BLORA –If you look at the cultural art event of followers of Samin Surosentiko's teachings in the regions, it looks like it could be made an annual event in Blora.
The 1907 charm of the torch at Ploso Kediren, Randublatung District, Blora Regency Government, will add to the Sedulur Sikep event in Klopoduwur to attract foreign tourists.
The enthusiasm of foreign and foreign tourists was evident at the commemoration of the arrest of Samin Surosentiko in Ploso Kediren, last Wednesday (15/3).
"This Samin event is interesting, I have participated in this event twice. Last year I came here,” said David, a tourist from Germany.
David looked calm during the gunem weigh-in at the Pengayoman pendapa. Hear one by one Sedulur Sikep speak.
Not only that, during the Brokohan procession to the Ploso field, David also walked about 1.5 kilometers from the Pengayoman Pendapa to the village field.
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When Sedulur Sikep and villagers surrounded the 1907 torch in the shape of Samin Surosentiko's silhouette, Davin was also seen carrying a torch. Mingle with residents among the glowing fire made of bamboo.
Randublatung Sub-District Head Sutarso said Sedulur Sikep activities in Ploso Kediren were made an annual agenda, included in the Blora Regency event calendar. According to him, it could be developed into a village tour to attract visitors from various regions.
Sutarso hopes that this agenda can inspire local residents to revive local culture and wisdom.
Each of Mbah Samin's teachings is suitable for the residents, especially Randublatung.
"What is clear is that Mbah Samin's teachings are very compatible with honesty, courage and decency," he said.
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The head of the Blora Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Service (Dinporabudpar) Kunto Aji confirmed that the agenda for the commemoration of Samin's arrest on March 15, 1907 had been included in the regional event calendar.
This potential will be developed again this year. ''Also later on in Klopoduwur will also be included in the regional event calendar," he explained.
He hopes that developing agendas for Sedulur Sikep adherents in the regions can attract tourists to visit. Of course, it will hoist other tourist destinations owned by Blora. ( Endah / IST )
