Accera Kalompoang Ceremony that was held once a year, ie every prayer after Eid al-Adha on the 10th of Zulhijjah in Balla Lompoa Museum on Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No. 48 Sungguminasa, Somba Opu, Gowa regency, South Sulawesi is a traditional ceremony to cleanse the heirlooms relics stored in Gowa Kingdom Balla Lompoa Museum. The essence of this ceremony is allangiri kalompoang, namely cleaning and weighing salokoa (crown), created in the 14th century. Crown was first worn by the King of Gowa, I Tumanurunga, which then symbolized the inauguration of the Kings of Gowa next.The royal objects are cleaned in between: cutting cane haired ponytail (panyanggaya Barangan), scrap metal machete (lasippo), wearing jewels of gold kris (tatarapang), magic weapon as an attribute of a ruling king (sudanga), bracelets of gold-headed dragon (Ponto-jangaya janga), oversized necklaces (kolara), pure gold earrings (TAA bangkarak € ~ roe), and gold buttons (buttons gaukang). In addition to these heirlooms, there are also some imported objects stored in the Museum of Balla Lompoa also cleaned, such as: necklace of the Zulu Kingdom, the Philippines, in the XVI century; three gold spear; long machete (irate Manurung); penning the pure gold of the kingdom England in 1814 AD; and gold medals of the Netherlands.
Laundering royal objects using holy water that begins with the reading of Al-Fatihah jointly by the participants of the ceremony, led by a Anrong Gurua (Professor). Especially for heirloom weapons such as dagger, machete and spear, washing treated specially, ie rubbed with fragrant oils, bamboo sharpener, and lime juice. Implementation of this ceremony is not only witnessed by the descendants of the Kings of Gowa, but also by the general public, subject to customary dress Makassar during the event.
Traditional Ceremony Accera Kalompong
Sacred ceremonies which was first implemented by the King of Gowa who first embraced Islam, which I Mangngarrangi Daeng Mangrabbia Karaeng Lakiung Sultan Alauddin on 9 Jumada H. Early 1051 or 20 September 1605. Although the King of Gowa XIV had been started, but this ceremony has not been used as a tradition. King of Gowa XV, I Mannuntungi Daeng Mattola Karaeng Edge Karaeng Lakiung Sultan Malikussaid Tumenanga Papambatuna Ri, mentradisikan this ceremony on each date 10 Zulhijjah, ie, every Eid al-Adha prayers. Furthermore, King of Gowa XVI, I Mallombasi Daeng Mattawang Karaeng Bontomanggape Sultan Hasanuddin Tumenanga ri Pangkana Balla who holds Roosters from the east, entering the Islamic elements into this ceremony, the slaughter of sacrificial animals.
Since then, the next Gowa Kings continue to perform this ceremony Kalompoang Accera and until now is still being implemented by their descendants. Therefore, the implementation of this ceremony requires a considerable cost, reaching tens of millions of dollars, then each family is incorporated in the Family Harmony Salokoa this in turn finance the ceremony.
What is interesting from exercising Accera Kalompoang ceremony was at the time of weighing salokoa or pure gold crown weighing 1768 grams with a diameter of 30 cm and 250 grains decorated with diamonds. Weighing the crown is very important for community leaders and Gowa, because the weighing is an indication for their lives in the future. Crown was never corrected by adding or subtracting weights, but uniquely, at the time of weighing is done in a ceremony this Kalompoan Accera, crown scales are often fickle, sometimes reduced and sometimes too much. If the scales of the crown is reduced, then it becomes a harbinger of disaster in their country. Once upon a time, crown scales are reduced and shown to occur in Bawakaraeng landslides that claimed dozens of victims. Conversely, if the crown scales are increased, then it becomes a sign of prosperity will come to the community of Gowa. One time, the crown which weighs less than 2 pounds can not be removed by anyone, even 4 people at once trying to lift it, but still could not.
Logically, a strange incident that is very difficult to believe. However, because it has been proven, the descendants of kings of Gowa and the general public already believes it. Therefore, they always support and maintain the tradition of the ceremony Accera Kalompoang they consider sacred.
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