Sultan to open 'Peh Cun' ritual

Sultan to open 'Peh Cun' ritual

YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X is slated to open the Peh Cun ritual that will feature ethnic Chinese and Javanese attractions at the Parangtritis seaside resort on June 15.

A local martial arts group, Ibetado, and an acrobatic troupe, Kubro Siswo, will highlight the ritual, which is a tradition of Chinese origin locally handed down through generations as an expression of gratitude to God.

The Peh Cun festival will also present Javanese dances and Chinese dragon and lion dances as a element of acculturation with local arts, which are expected to further foster national unity amid the wave of pluralism, said organizers on Sunday.--Antara