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Collection of ritual news, found 328 news.

Hindus sanctify Prambanan Temple after 1,163 years

Hundreds of Hindus across Indonesia performed the Abhiseka ritual of sanctification for the first time in 1,163 years, ...

Bali welcomes ASEAN, South Korean artists performing at ATO 2019

Bali Deputy Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati welcomed ASEAN and South Korean artists scheduled to perform ...

News Feature

Exploring the unconventional destination of Meratus Mountains

Meratus Mountains in South Kalimantan can currently be placed on the list of to-visit destinations for tourists not ...

News Feature

A closer look at Dayak Meratus' thanksgiving ritual

Two "balian" or shamans of Dayak Meratus tribe circled a tree-like ornament, bare feet shuffling on ...

Discovering Jakarta

Looking closely at Chinese community in Jakarta

The Chinese people have a long history of migrating overseas, with approximately 50 million ethnic Chinese living ...

Police interrogate 15 Papuan youngsters in Mimika

Some 15 young Papuans were questioned by Mimika police investigators for allegedly holding a traditional stone-burning ...

Special Report

Balinese girls possessed by Goddesses on mission to salvage traditions

Seven chosen young girls walked to a temple, with no permitted lights except for moonbeams and white smoke emanating ...

Council of two holy mosques ready for pilgrims

Chairman of the General Council for the Grand Mosque and Nabawi Mosque (the Prophet’s Mosque), Sheikh Abdurrahman ...

News Focus

Could Larantuka be a holy city?

The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial government has planned to suggest Larantuka, East Flores District's ...

In Tulungagung, Al Muhdhor congregation held early Eid prayer

Dozens of Al Muhdlor worshipers, scattered in various regions around Tulungagung District, East Java, on Monday ...

Corona and Parley for the Oceans partner with Stephanie Gilmore, Gabriel Medina and artists to support the ban of single-use plastic in Bali and provide households with reusable alternatives

- It is estimated that roughly 5 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year1 with as many as 10 million ...

Minister upbeat about Baduy making Baten world tourism destination

The Ministry of Tourism is harboring high hopes of the annual ritual of "Seba Baduy" highlighting the unique ...

Pertamina ensures fuel oil stock for Ramadhan 1440 hijri is safe

The Pertamina Marketing Operation Region (MOR) VII of Sulawesi has made assurance that the stocks of fuel oil (BBM) and ...

Watch Hong Kong’s ancient history come to life

- Steeped in culture and tradition, Hong Kong honours its Chinese past with unique ancient festivals. Coming up this ...

News features - From pecaruan to ngaben, rites of passage of Balinese

Dozens of young Balinese artists started playing the "Ketug Bumi", a large percussion ensemble, once ...