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Grebeg Sudiro , Solo , January 22 – 28 |
Every year , the Chinese – Javanese communities in Solo celebrate Chinese New Year in what is known as Grebeg Sudiro . The Sudiroprajan area – Solo ’ s Chinatown – will be lit up with lanterns , and feature auspicious lion and dragon dances and a giant cone called gunungan , made of thousands of kue keranjang , or Chinese New Year cake , paraded along the streets . www . surakarta . go . id
Setiap tahun , masyarakat Tionghoa-Jawa di Solo merayakan Tahun Baru China dengan acara yang disebut Grebeg Sudiro . Area Sudiroprajan — pecinan di Solo — semarak dengan beragam lampion , pertunjukan tarian barongsai serta gunungan , kerucut raksasa yang terbuat dari ribuan kue keranjang , yang diarak di sepanjang jalan .
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Pagerwesi , Bali , January 25
Pagerwesi celebrates the triumph of good over evil . The word pagerwesi , meaning ‘ iron fence ’, signifies spiritual reinforcement . On this day , Balinese Hindus offer prayers
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Siwaratri , or ‘ Night of Siwa ’, is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in reverence to the god Shiva . Siwaratri starts with prayers and offerings performed at the family ’ s house temple before daybreak . This is followed by the Siwaratri Brata , or self-restrictions , which include silence , fasting and meditation . www . kalenderbali . org
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Siwaratri , Bali , January 26 |
at home or in temples , meditate and focus on strengthening their minds and souls against destructive influences . www . kalenderbali . org
Pagerwesi diadakan untuk merayakan kemenangan kebaikan atas kejahatan . Kata Pagerwesi , yang berarti ‘ pagar besi ’, menandakan penguatan spiritual . Pada hari ini , umat Hindu Bali memanjatkan doa-doa di rumah atau pura , bermeditasi dan fokus pada penguatan pikiran dan jiwa mereka untuk menghadapi pengaruh destruktif .
Siwaratri , atau ‘ Malam Siwa ,’ adalah festival tahunan Hindu yang dirayakan untuk menghormati Dewa Siwa . Siwaratri dimulai dengan doa dan memberikan sesajen di pura keluarga sebelum fajar . Diikuti oleh Brata Siwaratri , atau pembatasan diri , yakni dengan mengheningkan diri , puasa dan meditasi .
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Cian Cui : Water Splashing War , Selatpanjang |
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splashing tradition the locals call cian cui . Everyone can join in the fun , using water guns , buckets and scoops . Those in the vicinity should expect to get soaking wet ! www . indonesia . travel |