Catholic Church in Kupang Holds Lunar New Year Mass
A Catholic church in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, held a special Mass to celebrate Lunar New Year (Imlek) 2577 on Tuesday (17/2/2026).
Parish Priest Father Rudy Tjung Lake led the Eucharistic celebration at Santa Maria Assumpta Church, distributing traditional red envelopes (angpau) to children as part of the festivities.
The Imlek Mass, a Eucharistic celebration within the Catholic Church to commemorate and give thanks for Lunar New Year 2577, carried the theme "Harmony in Diversity."
Children accompanied the procession of offerings during the Mass, which blended Catholic liturgical traditions with Chinese New Year customs.
Parish Priest Father Rudy Tjung Lake led the Eucharistic celebration at Santa Maria Assumpta Church, distributing traditional red envelopes (angpau) to children as part of the festivities.
The Imlek Mass, a Eucharistic celebration within the Catholic Church to commemorate and give thanks for Lunar New Year 2577, carried the theme "Harmony in Diversity."
Children accompanied the procession of offerings during the Mass, which blended Catholic liturgical traditions with Chinese New Year customs.