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Majuan worship to the Tumenggung |
That day was the celebration of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday (18/11) night. Patih Majuan (23), the young man, wearing a checkered shirt and sarong, while his mouth to speak. His hands worship Tuk Tumenggung who sits on the couch.
While his partner was burning incense and bringing chicken and other tributes.
Patih Majuan(23), newly appointed leader of the highest indigenous Talang Mamak people who live in the interior of Indragiri Hulu. He replaces Patih Gading, two months ago.
He was doing Mengilir, a routine activity conducted twice a year. After worship, he slow back out and then hand over livestock and crops on Tuk Tumenggung.
Then followed the Batin (head of village level) Talang Mamak yakni Batin Talang Gedabu, Talang Parit, Talang Perigi, Talang Durian Cacar, Talang Sei Limau and penghulu Anak Talang.
After doing worship for three times, then the Mangku (representative of Mind) make offerings. Until finally Tuk Tumenggung talk and accept his offering. Following the tradition of "Mengilir" is finished, the group went on the show by eating together.
Mengilir, on the Riau Malay language has a meaning walk downstream. For the people of Talang Mamak, Mengilir not only have the sense to walk into the downstream but also worship the king to pay the debt.
This is done twice a year either during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Top of the celebration took place on Eid al-Adha.