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    "data": {
        "id": 1725519,
        "msgid": "to-fulfil-public-demand-sunda-cultural-procession-stops-in-garut-1778212475",
        "date": "2026-05-08 09:43:19",
        "title": "To Fulfil Public Demand, Sunda Cultural Procession Stops in Garut",
        "author": "Ferry kisihandi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "The Kirab Budaya Napak Tilas Padjadjaran, Milangkala Tatar Sunda cultural procession, made an additional stop in Garut district to meet local residents' requests after witnessing similar events in neighbouring areas. Led by West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi on a white horse, the 1.7-kilometre parade featured traditional carriages and performances from arts groups across 27 districts and cities, emphasising skill and practice over mysticism. The event highlights the promotion of Sunda cultural heritage in West Java, continuing to Cianjur next.",
        "content": "<p>The Kirab Budaya Napak Tilas Padjadjaran, Milangkala Tatar Sunda,\nstopped in Garut Regency. The Sancang Lugay procession moved from Korem\n062 and ended at Gedung Bale Dewa Niskala on Tuesday night\n(5\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Garut Regency became an additional stop in this cultural procession\nto fulfil the requests of Garut residents after they witnessed the\nexcitement of similar processions in Sumedang, Ciamis, and Tasikmalaya\nRegencies. After the release ceremony at 19.30 WIB, the Sancang Lugay\nprocession in Garut Regency began.<\/p>\n<p>Residents of Garut Regency lined the route of the procession, which\npassed through Jalan Bratayuda and Jalan A Yani for about 1.7\nkilometres. Many residents also joined the walk from the starting point\nuntil arriving at Bale Dewa Niskala, which took about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi rode a white horse named Victoria.\nVictoria is a horse born in Parongpong, Lembang, now aged 13 years.<\/p>\n<p>Behind Victoria, the Kereta Kencana Ki Jaga Rasa carrying the Mahkota\nBinokasih was pulled by four white horses. It was followed by two golden\ncarriages, namely Kereta Kencana Nyimas Melati and Kereta Kencana Ki\nJaka Sunda.<\/p>\n<p>The entourage continued with the Riding Horse of the Garut Regent and\nthe Riding Horse of the Deputy Regent of Garut.<\/p>\n<p>About half an hour into the journey, the Governor arrived on stage to\ngreet the waiting public. Then, together they watched arts performances\nrepresenting arts studios from 27 regencies\/cities in West Java.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no magic in the arts performance; not getting hurt by\nwhipping is not because of magic but due to training and techniques\nlearned. There is no possession. Anyone can do it as long as they train\nregularly; if whipped, they will be strong,\u201d said KDM commenting on the\narts attraction from West Bandung Regency which received appreciation\nfrom the audience, as quoted on Friday (8\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The Kirab Budaya Napak Tilas Padjadjaran continues to Cianjur on\nWednesday night (6\/5\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/to-fulfil-public-demand-sunda-cultural-procession-stops-in-garut-1778212475",
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