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Mt. Kawi
4.7.06

Hi. Hi. Hi. I would like to share my story during my trip few days ago. I went to Mt. Kawi areas. Well, I think not many people know where it is. It is a mountain or perhaps a mountainous area in East Java (my province). I am not so sure. haha.. But for sure, it is a 'religious' place. I'd prefer to say 'religious' than religious. Okey. It is just a warning before I start my blog. I dont wanna sound offensive or what. I will write about this place. And all of the rituals there (and whatever) are against my faith. So, if it is too sensitive for you, please *begging* do not continue.

First let me show you some pics, may I? =)

This place is like a long way from point A down there to point B. This one I took the down way side.

this picture I took from outside my hotel to the top of the mountain.

Fiuh. I dunno how to start. Well, let me start with the introduction which is the background and the history first (sorry, lame). My parents love to go to this mountain. I would say that they have been there even before I was born (meaning when they were dating). Really, nothing wrong with that. If you wanna go there for a good scenery and fresh air, it is good to spend your time there. But...more than that, a big NO.

Mt. Kawi has sacred places like chinese temple, mosque and cemetery at the top of the mountain area. And this one.. I dont know whose cemetery is that. I read a bit on the front gate. It is written Nyi, Eyang,... (words to call old javanese people) while most of the explanation is written in hanacaraka (javanese characters). Well, I admit that I never paid attention to my javanese class during junior high school. It is very hard for me to read these characters. haha..

On the specific days, people come to this cemetery to do WHAT. To do all the rituals. They put chicken and goat with the rice on the alter in front of the cemetery. Well, I would say these bodies have a good taste on food, man!! I know because I have been inside once with my mom. At that time I didnt know God, so who cared if this thing was wrong. But up to now I still dont understand what it is for. I know from either my experience or the book I read that they ask for something to them. Something might be wealth, success, happiness, welfare and so on. Shoot (like Lishie says). This thing is so damn scary. Dont you think it is scary? I am not afraid, like many people say, if you dont respect them, they can do something to you. NO, I am not afraid (I dont wanna challenge though). I am more afraid of God's wrath and the curse caused.

You know what. I am really really sad if I think of this matter. I... speechless. Actually, this actual thing is even worse than the one I told you just now. I dont think I have enough space in my blog to tell my heart... sorrow.

Annice @ 12:02 am
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