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Badui Traditional Leader Jaro Saidi Putra Dies at 75

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Saidi Putra, a 75-year-old Badui traditional leader in Indonesia’s Banten province, died on Friday.
  • As Jaro Tanggungan 12, he served as a key link between the Badui community and outsiders and led the annual Seba ceremony.
  • Community and government representatives expressed condolences after his burial in Kanekes village.

The Badui customary community in Lebak, Banten, is mourning the death of Saidi Putra, a 75-year-old traditional leader who served as Jaro Tanggungan 12. He died at 9 a.m. Friday at Adjidarmo Regional Hospital in Rangkasbitung.

We have buried the late Jaro Saidi Putra this afternoon

· Jaro OomThe Kanekes village chief confirmed the burial of the Badui traditional leader.

Kanekes village chief Jaro Oom confirmed the death and said Saidi Putra had been buried that afternoon in Cicampaka hamlet, Kanekes village.

Saidi Putra held a central role in the Badui customary institution. As Jaro Tanggungan 12, he acted as the community’s main link with outsiders. He also led the Seba ceremony, an annual traditional ritual in which the Badui meet regional officials such as the regent and governor.

We have lost the Badui community figure Saidi Putra as Jaro Tanggungan 12

· Jaro OomHe described the community’s loss after Saidi Putra’s death.

Jaro Oom said the community had lost an important figure. Lebak’s government also offered condolences, while customary leader Sukanta remembered Saidi Putra as someone who upheld unity, peace, harmony and good relations.

He was a Badui community leader who loved unity, peace, harmony and good relations

· SukantaThe customary leader recalled Saidi Putra’s values.
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