INFOKU - The figure of Aryo Penangsang as the ruler of Jipang Panolan is highly respected by the Jipang community.
Because of that respect, they did not dare to talk about the Duke who was killed by Danang Sutowijoyo.
When I tried to ask some residents about this, they refused to answer, claiming they were afraid of bad luck if they talked about it.
Every visitor to the Jipang historical tourism site must maintain good manners, especially when entering the tomb area.
According to the caretaker of Slekun at that time, there were several taboos that must not be violated when visiting the tomb.
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These taboos include a prohibition on bringing objects from the grave area, even a piece of soil.
Visitors are also asked to greet each other first when entering the tomb, and not to be arrogant or trivialize things in the tomb complex.
"If these taboos are violated, usually something bad will happen to that person," he said.
Mystical stories originating from the figure of Aryo Penangsang thrive in Jipang.
For example, there is a story that says that sometimes the water of the Bengawan Sore River near the tomb is blood red.
The blood is believed to have come from Aryo Penangsang's blood when he was speared by Danang Sutowijoyo.
There are also stories that around Bengawan Sore there is a coconut tree that is often visited by Aryo Jipang's horse, Gagak Rimang.
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At night you can hear the horse neighing.
It is said that the coconut tree was once a place to tether the Gagak Rimang horse.
Not only that, the sand in the Bengawan Sore River is not mined by residents.
In fact, the river sand is renowned for its high quality. Mining only occurs in the Bengawan Solo River, which runs through part of the Cepu area.
"In the past, there were people who dared to mine, but when the sand was brought to Pati by truck, the next day the truck returned with the sand again," said Salekun.
Jipang residents also have a tradition of giving alms to the earth as an expression of gratitude.
This tradition is called manganan and is usually performed at the Gedong Ageng tomb.
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There are at least three manganan events, namely when it first rains, when planting rice, and when harvesting.
This event is usually accompanied by traditional arts performances, such as ketoprak, wayang krucil, wayang kulit, or other traditional arts.
However, there's a caveat: "If you're considering kethoprak, don't try Aryo Penangsang's play. It could be dangerous!" Salekun warned. (Roes adapted from various sources)
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