Monuments "Perahu Kajang" of Kayuagung

  "Perahu Kajang" is one hallmark of the city kayuagung, Ogan Komering ilir (OKI). This boat is a boat that uses a roof of palm leaves, where the roof (Kajang) of palm leaves which is the origin of its name. materials for the manufacture of wooden boats is Rengas wood species that are no longer found in the kayuagung. The length of the boat is about 8 feet wide and about 2 meters. This boat has oars and rudder are made ​​of wood. Paddle length is about 3 meters long and the wheel is 2 meters. This boat resembles a house, in the middle there is a resting place, at the back there is a kitchen and bathroom, as well as in front of the ship there are charges of merchandise and steering the boat. At the time of the kingdom of Sriwijaya, The story of the boat people are familiar with the nine Batanghari especially Musi, has been a long time I've heard. Their proximity to the river flow is not unlike making a boat house. That said, they rarely set foot on the mainland. Told, they quickly tired when walking on land, but their arms are mighty willing to pedal paddle boat.
This boat is used most of the people especially the southern Sumatra as the eyes of search marketing Kayuagung pottery Kayuagung to other areas. Marketing takes a long time about many months or even years. These boats are also used by Dapunta the bitter tongue, which make the journey up the river musi. But now, the "Perahu Kajang" is difficult to be found in the southern Sumatra region, especially in the area kayuagung. "Perahu Kajang" started displaced since the emergence of a motorized barge to pick up the earth from the pit to be taken to Palembang.  The entry of Chinese furniture imports from one cause. Non-household furniture pottery at a cheaper price making pottery industry out of business. "Perahu Kajang" dealer eventually disappear.

By  :  Ardes Mentari  2 BIB