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13 children undergo traditional hair-cutting ritual at Dieng Culture Festival

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • Thirteen children with "gimbal" (matted) hair participated in a traditional hair-cutting ritual as a key event of the Dieng Culture Festival (DCF) 2026 in Central Java.
  • The ritual, known as "ruwatan," is a significant part of the Dieng community's cultural heritage and aims to preserve traditions.
  • The festival, themed "Spirit of Harmony," is a major tourist attraction, expected to draw approximately 30,000 visitors.

The Dieng Culture Festival (DCF) 2026 in Central Java featured a deeply symbolic hair-cutting ritual for 13 children with "gimbal" hair, a tradition central to the region's cultural heritage.

The "ruwatan" ceremony, held at the Arjuna Temple Courtyard, saw the children, whose requests had been granted, undergo the ritualistic hair cutting. This event is a cornerstone of the festival, aimed at preserving the unique traditions of the Dieng community.

Prior to the hair cutting, the children were paraded to the temple complex, participating in a "jamasan" procession, further emphasizing the spiritual and cultural significance of the event.

Under the theme "Spirit of Harmony," the DCF 2026 serves not only as a cultural preservation effort but also as a significant draw for tourism. Organizers anticipate attracting around 30,000 visitors to the festival, which runs from August 28-30, highlighting the blend of tradition and cultural tourism in the Dieng highlands.

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