ERAU A KALIMANTAN FESTIVAL
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Celebration at Tenggarong in East Kalimantan, is a dazzling spectacle honoring tribal traditions and spiritual heritage.
The Erau Festival, held every June in Tenggarong, Kalimantan, is much more than just an event: it's a total immersion in the region's rich cultural and historical heritage. Originally celebrated since the 13th century, this thousand-year-old festival is a precious legacy of the Sultanate of Kutai Kartanegara, one of Borneo's oldest kingdoms.
This vibrant festival brings together a multitude of ancestral traditions, local arts, sporting competitions and culinary delights, all in an atmosphere full of life, color and music. Festival-goers can witness traditional dances, religious ceremonies and sporting competitions such as fish-hunting and running, which embody the community spirit and local identity.
An emblematic moment is the "Berlimbur" ritual, a sacred tradition in which locals sprinkle water on themselves to symbolize purification, renewal and fertility. This ritual, imbued with spirituality, embodies the solidarity and fresh spirit of this community.
What makes each edition unique is its specific theme, reflecting a different facet of local heritage or history. Attracting Indonesians and international tourists alike, the Erau Festival is a genuine opportunity to discover authentic Javanese culture in a friendly, festive atmosphere.
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