One is the traditional ceremony Hanta Ua Pua held by Muslims in the town of Bima, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. In addition to glorify the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW, traditional ceremonies are also intended to commemorate the entrance of Islam into the Milky Way and at the same time respecting the bearer of Islam to the area. As contained in the book Bo 'Sangaji Kai, edits Henri Chambert-Loir and Siti Maryam R. Salahuddin (1999), Islam arrived in Bima on Thursday, July 5, 1640 AD, or coincide with the 15th of Rabi `Beginning in 1050 H. Islam was first brought to the Milky Way by two of the progenitor of the Royal Malay royal Pagaruyung, which now included in the subdistrict of Tanjung Emas, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. Two progenitor that also work as a merchant named Datuk Datuk Dibanda and Ditiro.

 

Some literature calls them by name and Datuk Datuk Bandang ri ri Tiro. In addition to the Milky Way, the two progenitor is also known as the main character spreaders of Islam in the island of Sulawesi. In fact, specialized Datuk Dibanda which is also popular with Single Khatib name, famous in legend communities in Eastern Indonesia as a figure who circumcise the kings of the five kingdoms, namely the Kingdom of Gowa, Wajo, Kutai, Gantarang (Selayar Island), and the Milky Way itself . In addition to spreading the Islamic religion, ancestry Pagaruyung Kingdom participated also help drive out the pirates from the Bay of Bima that often threaten the security of the Kingdom of Bima.

Vibrant, attractive, and solemn. Such an impression about the visitors when witnessing ceremonies Hanta Ua Pua who held by people who inhabit the area which is also known by the name of Dana Mbojo it. Because, during the ceremonial procession is loaded with symbols and religious values of Islam are enlivened with various activities and competitions. Hanta Ua Pua Ceremony begins in the morning, around 08:00 pm. This ceremony starts from Kampung Melayu and ended in front of the palace of the Kingdom of Bima. On either side of the road that became Route ceremony, usually crowded by people who witnessed the ceremony Hanta Ua Pua. They were fascinated by the variety of ornaments and knick-knacks that symbolize ceremonial equipment Islamic greatness, the glory of Malay customs, and the greatness of the Kingdom of Bima.

One of the main attraction of the Kingdom of the Milky official ceremonies, was a convoy of Uma Lige. Uma Lige is a kind of rectangular palace is used as stretchers to carry the Malay rulers from Melayu village to the porch of the Palace of the Kingdom of Bima. Malay prince was accompanied by four female dancers Lenggo Mbojo and four male dancers Lenggo Malay. In addition to the Malay rulers and the dancers, in Uma Lige also contained a holy book Quran and Ua Pua / Betel Puan, flower stalks of 99 eggs of different colors and decorations that are equipped with betel and areca. 99 depicts the egg flower stalk 99 beautiful names of Allah SWT, or Asmaul Husna. Uma Lige was carried by 44 youths from various villages / village in the town of Bima, where each corner Uma Lige be carried by 11 people. It is said that 44 people penggotong describes 44 types of expertise / profession Milky society in the past. For example, the area famous as the printer Ngadi Quran tutor, the area around the well-known as a producer Bedi soldiers, and so forth.

Another thing that can be charming tourists is the parade of cavalry. Cavalry consists of two groups, namely Wera and Jara Jara Sara'u. Wera Jara is the cavalry on duty to guard the Sultan of Bima, while Jara Sara'u are horsemen who used to escort the guest of honor Kingdom of Bima. It is said that once, rider-horse rider is the warrior who led progenitor of Makassar-grandfather who came to the Bay of Bima Bima through for the first time introduced the Islamic religion.

Arriving in front of the Palace of Bima or popular with the name of Asi Mbojo, Wera Jara troops come forward. They will demonstrate skill on horseback. After that troops Sara'u Jara entered the arena accompanied by the army which is equipped with oversized clothing warrior Bima kingdom. They do attractions dexterity using arms. More festive atmosphere for riding skill performance and agility to use these weapons ended with the entry of the dancers who brought the war dance.

After attractions cavalry finished, the group Uma Lige come forward. Malay rulers to hand over Al-Qur'an Jena Teke / Viceroy of the Kingdom of Bima, which is the core of ceremonial events Hanta Ua Pua. Delivery of the Qur'an is symbolizes that the Sultanate of Bima always firmly embrace Islam until the end of time and people have to practice the content of the Milky Qur'an in their daily lives. The next series is the handover ceremony Ua Pua / Sirih Pinang by the dancers Lenggo to Jena Teke.

After the ceremony Ua Pua Hanta ended, another thing that makes the tourists entertained when watching the visitors are vying to compete Ua Pua / Sirih Pinang which consists of 99 egg flower stalks with colorful ornaments. They believe that flowers can bring a blessing eggs, such as facilitated sustenance by Allah SWT and quickly gained a soul mate. Except that, during the event ceremony, the tourists will also be presented with typical dances of local regions, various folk games, various competitions, and exhibition of objects of historic relics of the Kingdom of Bima. For tourists who are out of town and want to watch a series of ceremonial procession Hanta Ua Pua as a whole, can stay in the guesthouse and hotel types contained in the City of Bima. In addition, in the City Bima there are also many accommodations and other facilities, such as restaurants, kiosks kiosks, mosques, museums, public toilets, parking area, travel agents, harbors, and terminals. During the ceremony, there were stalls and exhibition outlets that provide the various needs of tourists, such as food, drinks, refill pulse, and souvenirs Bima.

For tourists who come from outside the town of Bima, to start the journey from Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport, City of Bima. From here then proceed to the Palace of Bima / Asi Mbojo, location Hanta Ua Pua ceremonies were held, using a chartered bus or rent a car. The journey from the airport to the palace can be reached in about 20 minutes.