Nimmala temple to host 'Cioko'<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: Thousands of Buddhists, Taoists and Confucianists
\nfrom Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan islands have gathered at the
\nNimmala temple in Jl. Pasar Baru, Tangerang, over the last few
\ndays in anticipation of Saturday's Cioko (fighting over food)
\nceremony, with a prayer being held at 12 noon.<\/p>\n
The prayer will be followed by the burning of a seven-meter-
\nhigh Bun Tai Sui (king of the devil) and 12-meter-long dragon
\nboat effigy. It is hoped that the offerings will bring security
\nand prosperity to the world.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the organizing committee Tjoa Tjoan Kim said that
\nthe ceremony would be preceded over by suhu (teacher) Xue Yuan.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the organizers will distribute 33 tons of rice and
\ninstant noodles to poor people around the city. Free medical
\nservice will also be available at the Nimmala clinics, next to
\nthe temple.<\/p>\n
Nimmala temple, built in 1689, is credited at the Indonesian
\nRecords Museum (MURI) for 10 records related to such ceremonies.
\n-- JP<\/p>",
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