For ethnic Chinese citizens, the god or tambra fish (Labeobarbus douronensis) is not an ordinary fish. He is believed to be a symbol of luck.
His position is not just a dish. God's fish is almost always present in every important ceremonies to welcome a special day, including the Lunar New Year celebration.
Toward the celebration of Chinese New Year 2569 Kongzili, the demand for the god fish increased sharply. The high demand was also perceived by the cultivators of fish fish in the village of Karangtengah, Cilongok, Banyumas, Central Java.
One of them, Bing Urip Hartoyo. According to the deity fish farmers at the foot of Mount Slamet, the demand for god fish increased since two weeks ago.
Gods fish for people of Chinese descent is believed to be a bearer of luck. They serve the gods in big days, family events, and religious rituals.
In addition to meet local needs, he admitted sending it to various regions, such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Sumedang, and Cianjur.
In fact, he felt, the highest demand actually comes from outside the region. As for Banyumas itself, since long before the Lunar New Year, people of Chinese descent have ordered ahead of time.