History, Prince Sri Mangana Cakrabuana, son of King Siliwangi from Padjajaran Kingdom of Bogor, noted as the founder of Pakungwati approximately 1480 M. his position as Crown Prince and Regent named in Cirebon no make it feel free to secede from Padjajaran Kingdom. The decision was taken so that he more freely developing Islam and at once liberated from the influence of Hinduism, the official religion of the Kingdom of Padjadjaran.
The name Pakungwati is taken from the name of the Queen of Ayu Pakungwati, daughter of Prince Cakrabuana himself. Later, the Queen of Ayu Pakungwati married to Syarif Hidayatullah, or more popularly known as Sunan Gunung Djati. After the death of Prince Cakrabuana, Sunan Gunung Djati ascended the throne in 1483 m. Apart as a leader who is respected, Sunan Gunung Djati is also known as a leading cleric in Cirebon.
In the year 1568 M Sunan Gunung Djati died. Later, his position was succeeded by his grandson, Prince Gold title was Panembahan Ratu. During the reign of Prince's new palace built of gold to the West of Dalem Agung, named Pakungwati. Since the year 1697 M, Pakungwati, better known by the name of Kasepuhan Palace of Sultan Sepuh and sultannya.
In 1988, to maintain and protect the authenticity of the Royal family, especially the collection of objects from ancient relics of the Sultanate of Cirebon, two rooms situated at the front of Kasepuhan Palace became a museum which can be visited by the public.
Privileges, Visit Kasepuhan Palace as if visiting the city of Cirebon tempo. The existence of Kasepuhan Palace as well as increasingly confirmed that ever happened in the town of Cirebon acculturation. Acculturation occurred not only among the Javanese culture and Sundanese culture, but also with the various cultures of the world, such as China, India, Arabia, and Europe. This is a typical form of community identity and Cirebon nowadays, which is not Java and Sunda instead.
Such impression has been noticeably since the beginning to enter the Palace location. The existence of two statues of white tiger at the gates, in addition to symbolizing that the Sultanate of Cirebon is the successor Kingdom of Padjajaran, also shows the influence of Hinduism as the official religion of the Kingdom of Padjadjaran. Its gates who resembles Bali temples, carved doors the European-style gapuranya, Siti Hingilnya fence of Chinese ceramics, and walls that surround the Palace is made of red brick, typical Javanese architecture is another evidence of acculturation.
Shades of acculturation were increasingly evident when entering the front room that doubles as a museum. In addition to typical trinkets contain various Javanese Kingdom in General, such as the lion barong keshik, two ancient litters, relic weapons of various types and hundreds of years old, in the museum, visitors can also see various collections of souvenirs in the form of jewelry and weapons from foreign countries, such as Egypt, Mongols Cannon guns, armour and Portuguese. King's throne made of wood with simple background colors of the flag symbolizes the nine Wali Songo. This proves that the Sultanate of Cirebon were also influenced by Javanese culture and Islamic religion.
In addition, in the backyard of the visitor can see the palace garden and some wells from a spring that is considered sacred and bring blessings. This area on Rite pilgrims crowded the length of amulet held by the Royal family every year to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
The location, the Kasepuhan Palace located at Kasepuhan Palace Road No. 43, village Kasepuhan, Cirebon city, Lemahwungkuk Subdistrict, West Java province, Indonesia.
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