Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, The Binokasih Crown Carnival event which was held on Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, Saturday (9/5) evening, indeed attracted the attention of thousands of Karawang residents. However, behind the excitement, there was one sight that became a hot topic of conversation: a magnificent white carriage that was traveling without passengers, but was very closely guarded by officers dressed in traditional clothes as if carrying special guests.This sight immediately attracted criticism from the Karawang Islamic Students Federation (FMI). The chairman of FMI Karawang, Febry Ramadhan, assessed that the local government had indirectly provided space for the emergence of a culture of superstition or belief in supernatural things in society through these nonsensical symbols.Febry emphasized that parading empty trains with very special treatment could give ordinary people the wrong idea. According to him, cultural events should be a place for people to learn history, not make people go home with mystical stories about the existence of "magical inhabitants" in those empty chairs.As a representative of Islamic students, Febry reminded that maintaining the purity of people's faith is the most important thing. Don't let a state-funded event actually make people believe in occult things that have no basis, either in religious teachings or in real historical knowledge.FMI views that Sundanese culture is actually very intelligent and full of noble values. However, if mysterious things are highlighted, such as a "sacred" empty train, then the original historical value of the Binokasih Crown itself will be covered by an unedifying mystical impression.
Apart from that, FMI also mentioned the issue of using a large amount of regional budget for this event. Febry feels that, rather than spending people's money on parades that convey a magical impression, it would be better if the budget were used to look after museums or authentic historical places in Karawang, many of which are currently in a worrying condition. "We want the people of Karawang to be an intelligent and modern-minded society. If our cultural events still use old, superstitious methods, when will this nation move forward in thinking?" asked Febry in a critical tone when giving an evaluation regarding the process. carnival.The large number of residents who were busy guessing who the "figure" in the golden carriage was shows that this event did not provide a clear historical explanation to the public. As a result, the people's focus shifted to mystical things, not to the values of struggle or leadership philosophy that Mahkota Binokasih should bring.Febry reminded again that Karawang is a religious and religious area. Therefore, every activity supported by the government must be in line with religious values and not provoke citizens to believe in something that does not make sense. Finally, FMI Karawang asked the government and event organizers to carry out a total evaluation. They are committed to continuing to monitor every public activity so that it remains free from superstitious cultural elements, so that local culture can be sustainable without having to harm the purity of community monotheism.
