DHAMMONG : A RAIN RITUAL IN MADURA (A STUDY ON ITS HISTORY, FUNCTION, AND HISTOR ORY SIMBOLIC MEANING) by Nor Hasan, Edi Susanto

“…Dhâmmong functionsas a means for salametan, paying respect for the ancestors, strengthening human relations (silaturrahim ), Bhek Rembhek, and nguri berkah (the fertility of the earth). The offerings and mouth-music by imitating the sounds of animals represent a strong desire and wishof the community for the immediate rainfall that could pour out blessings for the community. …”
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