LARA IS KARA
Raining
In my village, there is a sacred taboo that should not be violated, that is, a ban on wandering outside when it rains. The taboo has existed since ancient times and its origin is unknown. As soon as the rain started to fall, everyone in the village would stop their activities, creating an atmosphere of silence like a dead village.
“The ghost of the steamer will appear and follow you from behind, after it is safe he will drag you and take you to their nest. Dikasih eat worms, caterpillars and other disgusting foods, until over time you will be like them” Story of grandmother when I was a child.
“What kind of creature is Grandma? ” Asku curious.
“It is difficult to describe, which is obviously a creepy creature and smells very foul. ” replied the grandmother full of confidence.
Therefore, in the rainy season like today, villagers do more activities in the house. Make mats, embroider, weave, make utensils and other crafts for daily wear or sell to the market. Rarely does anyone do anything in the garden or field.
In addition, villagers usually also sing a sacred song when it rains.
“Ding kediding ngambik….
Stop by the banana grasshopper…
Don't brew chicken luputt….
Mining kaba nian.
According to the story told by the ancients, the song is believed to be able to drive the Ghosts of Kukusan away from their place.
So in addition to hearing the soothing sound of rain, if you play into my village, you will also hear the humming when the rain is earthy.
In this rainy season, residents also no one dare to make any event, whether it is just a meal, let alone a celebration or wedding celebration. Worried of rain suddenly falling while the event was going on. Usually, we have to be patient waiting two or three months until the rainy season is really over.
That night, surprisingly. Sari, my eldest sister, suddenly came to Dad and said she wanted to get married next week. This of course made our family shocked, the cold night that pierced the bone was instantly turned into hot, boiling.
This should be happy news. Our family has long wanted to hear this news. Wo Sari, the way I called my eldest sister, was 31 years old but never got her soul mate. He has even been overtook by my other two brothers. A few years ago, Mom had time to take him to the shaman for treatment, afraid that someone used my brother until he was difficult to get a mate. Unfortunately, all these efforts have not been successful.
“Why should you hurry, ” Ask Dad. “What can't wait two or three more months, until the rainy season finishes”.
Wo Sari just bowed. A moment later came out the tears, tears that made Me, Dad, Grandma and Mom so sure that there was something big that Wo Sari harbored.
Mother immediately approached the initiative Wo Sari while stroking her back.
“Has been discussed with his candidate Wo, right in Padang Lahu is abstaining from marriage in the rainy season ” asked Mother softly.
“After all we have not been acquainted with the candidate, this is not about how we look at the candidate and the family of the candidate Wodang. We all believe in the choice of Wo. But, it would be nice if the candidate was invited to our home first for just a friendship, as is customary in our village. ” Timpal grandma with a tone that is no less soft.
But, again Wo Sari only answered with sobs that sounded very deep. This of course makes Dad who was just silent after his question was not answered Wo Sari, immediately turned into emotion.
“You why Sari ? please answer my question ! “ Jerk Dad with vibrating voice.
Wo Sari's cry immediately broke as it was then, with a sobbing voice he made a confession that made us startled in surprise.
“Pardon Wo Dad, Wo know this is wrong. Wo is already pregnant for 3 months, if not immediately the wedding, Wo is afraid that Wo's stomach will grow and everyone in the village knows about Wo's pregnancy. ”
