Editorial photo #13288123 Religion and Belief

Confucians Prepares For Lunar New Year Celebration

A Confucian woman is possessed, believed to be the spirit of a god, during a traditional ritual of washing statues of gods and goddesses, also known as Rupang, in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Hok Lay Kiong temple in Bekasi city, West Java, on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13288123
Date taken: 8 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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