Get to know 3 Easter traditions from different regions in Indonesia

Jakarta – Easter is one of the Christian religious holidays, commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This warning is celebrated in different countries in the world, including in Indonesia, with a variety of typical traditions from each region. Quoting the Ministry of Tourism’s page, although Indonesia does not have many Paastraditions such as Western countries, there are Catholic and Christian populations that significantly commemorate the Easter in accordance with the customs of its people. By Easter Day, people who celebrate at the church service will be present with family and friends to party the day. There are also rituals and customs of Easter that are more unique and interesting. Browse to continue with the following. According to the Ministry of Tourism page, the four -day ritual began Wednesday Trewa (Wednesday Ash) where the congregation met in the chapel to pray and remember the betrayal of Jesus Christ through Judas Iscariot. It is the time of the congregation to mourn and reflect on the purification of the soul. The congregation participated in the Turo Tikam ritual on Thursday, where the next day was prepared the next day by sitting a candle along the way. Another ritual takes place today in the chapel of Mr. Ma (Virgin Mary), where the Virgin Mary statue will be bathed and wrapped in a black velvet, purple or blue fabric to indicate raw. The ritual reaches its peak on the great Friday or Sesta Vera, which is the day of crucifixion or commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ. The highlight of Sesta Vera was when the statue of Jesus Christ was brought and placed in the middle of the ritual next to the statue of the Virgin Mary (Mater Dolorosa – a grieving mother). Then, Saturday Santo (Holy Saturday) and Easter Sunday (Resurrection Day), a holy weekend, as well as a series of traditions of Semana Santa, were marked. 2. Cure Kure is an Easter tradition celebrated by the KoTE community in Nameuti City, North Midde -East, NTT. This tradition began on Thursday with White and Agung on Friday, when Catholics ran from one house to another to pray together and reflect the passion of Jesus Christ. According to the Ministry of Tourism page, the word cures of Latin, Currere, which means ‘running’ or ‘walk’ means. Parish says that the Kure tradition is a Portuguese missionary who introduced it in 1642. This ritual began to clean the cross and statue of Jesus Christ and Mary, and then ended with money, fruits, vegetables and palm dedicated to God. This offer was then distributed to pilgrims, prayer groups and other ritual participants. 3. Momento Mori Momento Mori is an Easter tradition celebrated by the Christian community in Central Calimantan. According to the Ministry of Tourism page, Momento Mori comes from Latin, which means ‘Remember you will die’. It is believed that this term was introduced in the 19th century, during the Dutch colonial period. This ritual was performed on the Holy Saturday and involved the congregation of family members at the cemetery of loved ones. The family meets all night until dawn the next day where they will light candles and arrange flowers on the grave grounds. When the day dawn on Easter Sunday, a tent is provided by the church for pilgrims to continue their Easter and worship. It was, some of the traditions of the Indonesian people to welcome and commemorate the Easter from different regions. This cultural wealth shows how thick the spiritual and family values ​​are integrated into religious celebrations, as well as part of the identity of the country’s diversity. (WIA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here