Tradition Ritual & Tradition
Sedekah Bumi
A ritual of gratitude for soil fertility by collecting and distributing the earth's bounty.
Discussion
Sedekah Bumi is a ritual performed as a form of gratitude to the universe and the Creator for a bountiful harvest.
The community gathers to bring tumpeng and other agricultural products to be prayed for together, then distributed evenly as a symbol of social justice and togetherness.
"Gunungan procession"
Main Essence
Documentation
Visual Essence
Fragments of honesty captured by the lens.
Fast Facts
Origin
Banyumas
Culture Type
Gratitude Ritual
Main Meaning
Justice & Harmony
Social Role
Harvest Celebration
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