Jakarta, IO – Muslims in Indonesia are making various preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan which will start in less than 10 days. A number of typical Indonesian traditions have also begun to take place in many areas.
One of them is the Ngubyag Balong tradition from one of the regions of West Java. This unique tradition is practised in Sindangasih Cikatomas village, per Okezone, Mon (4/3).
It refers to a fishing activity carried out by village residents by all ages for generations. People will flock to a large fish pond and share their joy by distributing fish into the pond and then try to catch them with their bare hands.
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Apart from being an expression of gratitude, this activity is also carried out as an effort to create a cordial and egalitarian bond of friendship because all residents will be equally wet and dirty when doing it. (un)