These toys tangible fictitious creature which is a combination of several animals that symbolize the unity of various ethnic groups in Semarang. It is unclear origin Warak Ngendhog, This invention is a toy animal in the form of statues or dolls made of earthenware piggy bank. Who inspired the making was nobody knew. To be sure since Bodag held, the number of traders to hold this toy. In each sale, the seller put the cooked chicken eggs under it. Eggs were sold with the warak participate.
Supposedly characteristic shape that is straight from the Warak Ngendhog contains profound philosophical meaning. It is believed that the form of straight Semarang residents describe the image that is open and straight talking is. There was no difference between the expression of the liver with oral expression. In addition, Warak Ngendhog is also representing the acculturation of ethnic diversity in the city of Semarang.
Warak word itself comes from the Arabic "Wara'I '" which means
holy. And Ngendhog (spawn) symbolized as a result of reward from any person having previously undergone the sacred process. Literally, Warak Ngendhog can be defined as anyone who guard the sanctity of Ramadan, later at the end of the month will be rewarded on the Day of Eid.
Warak Ngendhog for the city of Semarang has become an icon of the city's identity and has been known to exit the area. Several points downtown, and even planned to be built as a mascot statue Horse Parade confirmation hallmark of Semarang city.
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