٠٠:٠٢:٤٤Thousands of Javanese people celebrated the Islamic New Year, known locally as Kirab Pusaka, with the traditional buffalo parade on the streets of Surakarta on Sunday.
Footage shows the night procession with locals dressed in national costumes. According to tradition, they walked silently along a seven-kilometre route, following the buffaloes led by their handlers.
"Our hope is to help preserve the traditional Javanese culture, especially in the land of Java solo in Surakarta, so as not to abandon culture and love our culture well and will bring blessings to all of us, Indonesian people," shared Nandra Novanto, a participant.
During this procession, the participants walk without talking, eating or drinking in the pre-dawn hours. It marks a time to reflect on past mistakes and strive to live a better life than the year before.
On the eve of the new Islamic year, families and children gather at mosques for prayers. The holy sites are decorated with lanterns and the rhythmic beat of drums can be heard.
The event marks 1 Muharram 1446 AH when Muslims around the world celebrate the Islamic New Year. In Indonesia, it's a traditional occasion combining religion and culture.
Buffalo stance - Javanese locals celebrate Islamic New Year with traditional parade in Indonesia
Thousands of Javanese people celebrated the Islamic New Year, known locally as Kirab Pusaka, with the traditional buffalo parade on the streets of Surakarta on Sunday.
Footage shows the night procession with locals dressed in national costumes. According to tradition, they walked silently along a seven-kilometre route, following the buffaloes led by their handlers.
"Our hope is to help preserve the traditional Javanese culture, especially in the land of Java solo in Surakarta, so as not to abandon culture and love our culture well and will bring blessings to all of us, Indonesian people," shared Nandra Novanto, a participant.
During this procession, the participants walk without talking, eating or drinking in the pre-dawn hours. It marks a time to reflect on past mistakes and strive to live a better life than the year before.
On the eve of the new Islamic year, families and children gather at mosques for prayers. The holy sites are decorated with lanterns and the rhythmic beat of drums can be heard.
The event marks 1 Muharram 1446 AH when Muslims around the world celebrate the Islamic New Year. In Indonesia, it's a traditional occasion combining religion and culture.
Thousands of Javanese people celebrated the Islamic New Year, known locally as Kirab Pusaka, with the traditional buffalo parade on the streets of Surakarta on Sunday.
Footage shows the night procession with locals dressed in national costumes. According to tradition, they walked silently along a seven-kilometre route, following the buffaloes led by their handlers.
"Our hope is to help preserve the traditional Javanese culture, especially in the land of Java solo in Surakarta, so as not to abandon culture and love our culture well and will bring blessings to all of us, Indonesian people," shared Nandra Novanto, a participant.
During this procession, the participants walk without talking, eating or drinking in the pre-dawn hours. It marks a time to reflect on past mistakes and strive to live a better life than the year before.
On the eve of the new Islamic year, families and children gather at mosques for prayers. The holy sites are decorated with lanterns and the rhythmic beat of drums can be heard.
The event marks 1 Muharram 1446 AH when Muslims around the world celebrate the Islamic New Year. In Indonesia, it's a traditional occasion combining religion and culture.