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        "msgid": "rano-karno-explains-the-origin-of-the-ogoh-ogoh-parade-idea-at-bundaran-hi-1772953061",
        "date": "2026-03-08 12:36:05",
        "title": "Rano Karno explains the origin of the ogoh-ogoh parade idea at Bundaran HI",
        "author": "Muhammad Isa Bustomi",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "Jakarta's Deputy Governor, Rano Karno, explains that the Nyepi 2026 ogoh-ogoh parade in Jakarta originated from Hindu communities inviting collaboration with the Jakarta Provincial Government. The event featured 15 ogoh-ogoh and about 2,000 participants, taking place at Bundaran HI from 07:35 to 08:30 WIB, emphasising purification of negative traits and the presence of Nusantara culture in the city as it marks five centuries of Jakarta.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA \u2014 The Deputy Governor of Jakarta, Rano Karno, explained the\norigins of the ogoh-ogoh parade held for Nyepi Day 2026 in Jakarta. He\nsaid the parade emerged from an invitation by Hindu communities who came\nto the City Hall to collaborate with the Jakarta Provincial Government.\n\u2018Actually, even without cooperation with the Jakarta Provincial\nGovernment they would have done it. Well, when they said there were\nogoh-ogoh, I asked, \u2019How many ogoh-ogoh are there?\u2019\u2019 he said while\nattending the parade at Bundaran HI on Sunday, 8 March 2026. \u2018And for\nwhat purpose? This is in the sequence starting from Christmas Carols,\nthen the Chinese New Year, into Ramadan, and then Nyepi. The peak will\nbe Eid al-Fitr,\u2019 Rano explained. In this parade, as many as 15 ogoh-ogoh\nwere displayed with 2,000 participants from various Hindu associations.\nRano emphasised the message of the ogoh-ogoh tradition that symbolises\nnegative traits within humans to be purified, in line with the meaning\nof Ramadan fasting. \u2018This is where the presence of Nusantara culture\nmust be present in Jakarta, in order to welcome five centuries of the\ncity of Jakarta,\u2019 he said. Chairman of Suka Duka Hindu Dharma (SDHD)\nJakarta Raya, Made Sudarta, appreciated the support of the Jakarta\nProvincial Government. \u2018This is history for the Governor and Deputy\nGovernor; it is only now. Yes, thank you to everyone, for the facilities\nand everything that has enabled it to proceed until now,\u2019 Made said. The\nogoh-ogoh parade at Bundaran HI began at 07:35 WIB and ended at 08:30\nWIB, even though drizzle had fallen since the early hours. The variety\nof ogoh-ogoh displayed ranged from barong forms, kala elephant, dragons\nto boars.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rano-karno-explains-the-origin-of-the-ogoh-ogoh-parade-idea-at-bundaran-hi-1772953061",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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