PEH Cun or Bakcang Prayer Tradition is usually commemorated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese Lunar calendar.. Number 5 has a philosophical meaning. It means disaster or bad luck. That is why when Peh Cun performed prayers to pray that there would be no misfortunes or problems throughout the year.
During a pandemic like now, Prayers on Peh Cun Day are expected so that no one loses their life. "So there is a request for protection", help, and also healing during this year,said the Indonesian Fengshui Master, Yohan Suyangga.
In addition to prayer, usually also one person provides 5 bakcang atau kwecang. Or, you can also prepare 5 sorts or kilograms of fruit. Beans have 4 corner. Every corner contains meaning, that is husband and wife love each other and don't fight, family is always peaceful, prosperous and healthy, all sustenance is not left behind, and business and career success and increase.
There is one uniqueness on Peh Cun Day. This tradition is usually accompanied by a ritual of drying water in a bucket at 09.00 to 11.00. The water is used for bathing at 12 noon, when gravity is highest. Nah, at the hour 12 that afternoon people can stand eggs because gravity is high.
In the midst of a pandemic like now, Master Yohan suggested to provide glasses. Then filled with sea salt or roughly half a glass, half a glass of water. Then place it on the north side so that residents of the house avoid health problems during the pandemic. Paradiva can be placed on the floor or table.
Usually Peh Cun is enlivened with various cultural festivals in the area such as the Cisadane Festival in Tangerang. Dear, the festival this year had to be absent due to the pandemic. even so, as a family tradition, Peh Cun can still be celebrated at home.
Celebrating this tradition at home contains the hope that all family members will be protected, health, happiness and security. "Happy are all those who are positive and want to learn about living happily",” concluded Master Yohan.
