Posts by Garry Lotulung
Photo Essay: Journey Into The Spirituality Of Indonesia’s Bonokeling Community
Photo Essay: Journey Into The Spirituality Of Indonesia’s Bonokeling Community

(PHOTO ESSAY) The community walks as part of a procession connected to the Perlon Unggahan traditional ceremony of welcoming the holy month of Ramadan in Banyumas in Central Java. This ritual — carried out to remember and pray for their ancestors — typically includes hundreds of people from different villages who travel to the Bonokeling cemetery complex.

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Asia, Religion, NewsGarry LotulungGarry Lotulung, Indonesia, Java, Islam, Bonokeling, Asia, news, religion, Zenger News, ZengerNews, Zenger, Ramadan, Indonesian Muslims, Primary feature, Secondary feature, rechargeComment
The Unique Celebration Of Nyepi In Bali: Total Silence And Rituals For Balance
The Unique Celebration Of Nyepi In Bali: Total Silence And Rituals For Balance

(PHOTO STORY) On Nyepi, which is the most special day of the year in the Balinese Saka Calendar, the island of Bali turns off all lights and sounds, stops all traffic, renounces all worldly activities, and meditates while silence and serenity reign over the entire island.

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Asia, Culture, hinduism, Oceania, Religion News, TravelGarry LotulungGarry Lotulung, Balinese Saka Calendar, Nyepi, Balinese New Year, Hyang Widi Wasa, canang, Hindus, Melasti ritual, Bhuta Yajna, Lukat Geni Ritual or Pengrupukan, Nyepi Day, Mebuug Buugan, Sanghyang Widhi Wasa, ogoh-ogoh, Lukat Geni, Mebuug-Buugan, Secondary Feature, Secondary feature, secondary feature, rechargeComment