Bath Safar in the Mentaya Sampit

radisi bath Safar is still preserved the community of East Kotawaringin Sampit, Central Kalimantan. Even into the agenda of the annual Government tourism Kotawaringin Timur. The tradition of bathing Safar this year will be held in the Mentaya Sampit on 7 November 2017. 

 "We invite all parties to enliven this event later. Bath Travel is included in a calendar of event tourism East Kotawaringin,  "says head of Department of culture and tourism of East Kotawaringin Fajrurrahman in Sampit, not long ago, reported by Antara.

As in previous years, the tradition of ceremonial bathing Safar will be held in the iconic Riverside Mentaya Length. Its peak, shared in the Mentaya River front Dock Habaring Hurung.

A series of races will be held to enliven the event. The race started at 07.00 am, namely coastal dance contest, Mawlid Al-Habashi and Kotawaringin Timur batik fashion show. The event was held on the peak day, namely bath bercebur unison in the Mentaya River.

 "Bathing Tradition Safar is a tradition of the community in the form of a bath together in the River as a symbol of hope and rid yourself of the things that are not good. Traditions that are now packed into the area's tourism agenda is usually held on the last Wednesday in the month of Safar,  "said.

He said the Committee was already coordinating with the security apparatus to control execution ghusl Safar. The officer will be stationed to prevent do not let things happen, like someone was drowning or accidents.