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Mooi's Animism

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During the Merti Desa celebration, a shadow puppet performance is always held, beginning after Friday prayers with the Sri Mulih play. On Saturday morning, a traditional ceremony is held called "jolen," an abbreviation of the words "ojo kelalen," meaning "don't forget the creator." This event occurs when the rice plants are 70-75 days old. The purpose of this ceremony is to remind the people of Kemetul village of their ancestors' contributions and to express gratitude to God for all the blessings and abundant harvests. Reresik lak is a ritual tradition practiced by the ancestors of Ngiring Hamlet, Jaten Village, Ngawi Regency. Geographically, Jaten Village is located between the South and East Longitudes. The culture that creates reresik lak is a cognition based on the ecological intelligence of the Ngiring ancestors. The Samin teachings continue to thrive today, especially in Blora, Pati, Kudus, and Bojonegoro regencies. In the case of the Pertami...
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Baham's Animism

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Based on the 2010 Indonesian population census, out of a population of 753,399, the indigenous people of West and Southwest Papua (Papua) numbered 387,816 (51.47%), with the Baham being the majority. This tribe is divided into 12 clans and inhabits the southern coastal plains of the Bomberai Peninsula. Their home region is known for producing the tomandin nutmeg from Fakfak, a distinct species from the nutmeg native to Banda. Furthermore, several ancestral sites serve as key places for understanding nature and social dynamics, as well as for daily interactions with their ancestors. Although some people still hold onto their ancestral beliefs, the majority are Muslim, Protestant, and Catholic.
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