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Mbeleh Golekan
Mbeleh Golekan
Mbeleh Golekan is a traditional ritual practiced in Desa Kandangan, Kediri. The community performs this ritual annually during the Suro month to ward off evil and ensure prosperity. The ritual involves symbolic sacrifices of effigies and is believed to bring good fortune to the community. The tradition is open to the public and is a significant part of the local cultural identity.
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Annual
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Indonesian
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History
Mbeleh Golekan is a tradition that dates back to the Majapahit era and is believed to have originated from a legend involving a ritual sacrifice to protect the community from evil. The ritual is performed annually during the Suro month and is a significant part of the cultural heritage of the region.
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