Kasada festivity on Mount Bromo

Kasada festivity on Mount Bromo

PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Thousands of holidaymakers flocked to Mount Bromo yesterday to see this year's Kasada, the traditional Tengger festival.

The attractions included a bull race, a horse race, the Tengger wedding ceremony and traditional dances.

The ritual procession was started with a narration of the history of human origin by the village's elders that was followed by a sacred dance. (imn)