FINAL PRODUCT
Name : Maria Ulfah
SRN : 1401120981
Subject :
Writing II
“Tanglong Salikuran”
Tanglong Salikuran event is a tradition in South Kalimantan. It is
a celebration of twenty-one each night of Ramadan. Tanglong Salikuran or Lantern Parade is popular in South
Kalimantan, especially in Banjarmasin city. Lanterns are paraded does not like
the ordinary lanterns. The
forms and models of these lanterns are a symbol of Islamic activities such as,
mosque's miniature, camel, pilgrims, Banjar's traditional house, drum, and a
replica of burak, etc. To make the Lantern using need some material
example : colorful paper, some of cloth, rattan and bamboo as a
framework. Most of people in Banjarmasin very like it, because this event very
interesting. When we look at the various forms of lanterns and see a variety of colors,
it will make us spellbound. We will look the fanfare in whole route
of parade. The people who watch this event usually stand in the side of street.
This event has held for a long time. They said that Tanglong tradition has
existed since the advent of Islam in Banjar.In
conclusion,Tanglong Salikuran is a famous traditional event in South
Kalimantan, the famous doesn't only caused that event very merry but this event
is a tradition since ancient.
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Lantern : Portable lamp with a transparent case for a candle or flame
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Rattan : a plant has shaped long and flexible
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Fanfare : a noisy of parade
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Ancient : belonging to times long ago
