The Nyacahin tradition has been practiced for generations in Sebatu Traditional Village. This ritual is dedicated to expressing gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa for the blessings received through the harvest gathered by the villagers, known as krama.
Held at the local Subak Temple, Aci Nyacahin features offerings that are quite distinctive. In addition to the usual fruit and snacks, krama also presents more elaborate dishes such as order, satay, and seafood like lobster, crab, and tilapia. This tradition is also referred to as Galungan Nyacahin because, similar to Galungan, it involves communal fundraising. While the contribution for Galungan is IDR 100 thousand, for Nyacahin it is IDR 200 thousand. This increased contribution allows for more substantial offerings, including larger portions of satay and luxurious seafood.
Additionally, krama presents Baas Emping to the Village Temple, which is later distributed among the villagers for their stock. Following the Village Temple ceremonies, the procession continues to Pemuus Temple (Subak Gede) and Nyacahin Temple. This entire sequence of rituals lasts for 12 days.
Three days after Aci Nyacahin, the Ngerepetin tradition takes place. This unique ritual is performed in front of each home to cleanse away negative influences from the household and the surrounding environment. During Ngerepetin, dry leaves, including kraras (dried banana leaves), awar-awar leaves, bamboo leaves, and canangs used in Nyacahin, are burned. This process, known as memedi or Nunjel (burning) Memedi, involves burning these items to dispel negative energy and ensure peace and tranquility in the household.
Ngerepetin often attracts the curiosity of foreign tourists, and before the pandemic, many visited Sebatu Village to witness this tradition. After Ngerepetin, the Nyepi ritual follows, during which rice field activities cease for a day.
