Ruwat Bumi Ceremony

Sat, 31 Jan 2009
Ruwat Bumi Ceremony

A thanksgiving ceremony performed by the local farmers and takes place in “Guci” hot water springs about 33 kilometers away from Tegal. Guci is a mountain resort, 1,050 meters above sea level with the temperature ranging from 12.8° - 21.9° Celcius. The unique part of the ceremony is when the locals bathe goats under 13 years old under hot water. Locals also slaughter goat at “Gunung Kelir”. The event is ended at night with the local folk performances.
Location: Tegal, Central Java