Tahwee Tradition of Sejit Celebration in Cibarusah

Chinese descendants walked on hot coals while participating in the Tahwee tradition during the Shejit Dewa Bumi celebration at Ngo Kok Ong Temple, in Cibarusah, Bekasi Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (7/8/2026). This Tahwee tradition is part of the Sejit or birthday of the Deity at the 342-year-old temple, which is held as a symbol of warding off evil and a prayer for safety. ANTARA FOTO/Darryl Ramadhan/kye

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