Sabtu, 24 September 2011

The culture of West Kalimantan

Saprahan


Saprahan is tradition that be queath and this event is celebrated for giving thanks to Allah SWT.
The meaning of Saprahan comes from word “sap” means in arrow.
This event is usually done by Malaynese in West Kalimantan,like in Sambas, Mempawah, and Pontianak City in wedding party and celebrating something.
People serve Saprahan by spreading out the white fabric on the floor and people use some trays as a place for a dish that will be served.
Saprahan is held for the guests who attend that event.The guests will make a group of 5-6 people by sitting on the floor.Then the guests pray that guided by the leader of Saprahan.
And the guests are allowed to eat the dishes is served, like as food of meat and sometimes bean curd and chili cookes in fat.
In this event,the guests can not refuse Saprahan because Saprahan is way to respect the guests and to make a good relationship.