The Stone Burning Tradition in Papua, Indonesia, the Only One in the World

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The bottom of the pit is lined with reeds and banana leaves. Next, the heated stones are arranged on top of the leaves, held in place with a special wooden stick called an apando. This preparation is carried out by the men.

Afterward, each tribe will present a pig. Each tribal chief will take turns shooting the pig.

The community believes that if the pig is killed immediately with one arrow, the ritual will be successful. Conversely, if the pig doesn't die immediately, it is believed that something bad will happen during the ritual.

2. Stages of Roasting the Pig

The second stage is roasting the pig. Before roasting, the pig is split open and its entrails and other inedible parts are removed.

The pig is then placed on a prepared bed of reeds and covered with leaves and hot stones. Thick grass and sweet potatoes are placed on top.

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Vegetables are placed on top, such as hipere leaves, iprika, cassava leaves, pumpkin, papaya leaves, and so on. The dish is also garnished with pieces of fruit.

The roasting process takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. The grass is opened and the food is removed one by one, then spread out on the grass.

3. The Eating Together Stage

Once the meal is ready, the villagers gather and eat.

The first person to eat is the tribal chief, who receives a hunk of pork and sweet potatoes. After that, the other villagers receive the same portion.

 

Putri Nurhidayati

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