Ceremony for newborn baby in Aceh

"Peucicap and Peutroen Aneuk" in Aceh means fo taste various foods in infants. "Peutroen Aneuk" means stone dropping child's ground for the first time. "Peucicap" ceremony is thought to be a newly legitimate baby. Simply put, this tradition is like introducing a new world to the baby. This cultural tradition is held on the seventh day after the baby is awake. The baby on a small mattress and an elder will taste the baby's lips to get to know the taste. How to overcome this by smearing a drop of honey or zam-zam water, and some even yolk to the baby's mouth. The term ritual applies this taste to a mere symbolic, but has a deep meaning. When smearing on baby lips is done, there is hope that the baby grows up to be a dutiful, pious, and useful child for others. So, when this always accompanied by prayers.

"Peucicap" tradition is said to have existed long ago. This tradition is also a form of responsibility for the baby's growth. In addition, tasting the taste to the baby's lips is not just tongue breathing, but also this mean to sweet manners too.

"Peucicap" is not just focused on the baby alone, the baby's mother is also required to pass some habits for 44 days since giving birth. This habit is in the form of taboos, such as having a full rest at home, a ban to walk around, eating rice without side dishes, also forbidden to eat spicy food. This ban is certainly beneficial to the health and well-being of both mother and baby. This period of prohibition is called the making period. However, recently I have seen those who give birth rarely do these taboos. Could be, the time for the process again, followed the next cultural ritual of peutron aneuk. This tradition takes place after 44 days of Mother undergoing the making. For the first time in a peutron aneuk ceremony, the baby sets the ground. There are many processions that enliven this tradition. New, the baby is carried to the stairs of the house or a special staircase made for this ceremony. This procession is accompanied by prayers, praise.

Just like "peucicap" that has many meanings, "peutron aneuk" ceremony is also considered as a symbol for children to land the environment tried to obtain harmony and love to nature. The show is usually in the form of a thrill. In Aceh itself, kenduri-party is a prevalent thing to do. The goal is not merely to eat food, but also to build relationships.

This position takes place when a 44-day-old baby is at once accompanied by hair shavings, naming, and prize rewards.