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Cap Go Meh Festival In Jakarta

On March 8, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia, a Tatung performs a ritual by piercing metal needles through his cheeks during the Cap Go Meh Festival celebration. The Tatung ritual is believed to repel evil spirits and protect the community. Cap Go Meh, also known as the Lantern Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year and marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations (Photo by Andri Munazir/NurPhoto).

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Photo ID	#13417698
Date Taken	8 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Andri Munazir/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Andri Munazir/NurPhoto

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