A. Brief Information Ketupat is a kind of food which is made of rice boiled in a rhombus-shaped packet of plaited young coconut leaves. How does it look if hundreds of ketupats are used as “war” equipments? You will solely find such a “war” in Pasir Kuning Beach, Tempilang Village, West Bangka District, Bangka Belitung Province. ... detail... »
A. Brief Information Intended to deliver the admiration and gratitude for their ancestors, the customary ceremony of Reba is conducted by Ngada people. It is also proposed to evaluate the whole aspects of societal being of Ngada people for a year ago. Through this ceremony, people ask for guidance from religious scholars so that they ... detail... »
A. Brief Information Accera Kalompoang is a traditional ceremony to purify the heirlooms of Gowa Kingdom that are kept in the Balla Lompoa Museum. The core of the ceremony is allangiri kalompoang, purifying and weight measuring of salokoa (pure golden crown) which was made in the 14th century. This crown was worn for the first time ... detail... »
A. Brief Information Tumbilitohe derives from Gorontalo language, tumbilo means set and tohe means lamps. Therefore, Tumbilotoho means setting lamps. Historically, it has been celebrated by Gorontalo people since the 15th century. It is usually done on the last three days of Ramadhan month (Fasting month), 27th – 30th of Ramadhan, ... detail... »
A. Brief Information Cultural activities of certain area can barely be separated from the myths, folktales, or legends which are widespread among the local society. Those stories are usually told from the older generations to the younger. The origin of such event becomes the themes used for the stories, such as Erau Festival in East ... detail... »