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The 18th Ngertakeun Bumi Lamba Traditional Ceremony
Indigenous communities perform a ritual of throwing offerings into the crater of Mount ''Ngalung'' during the Ngertakeun Bumi Lamba traditional ceremony at Mount Tangkuban Parahu, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on June 21, 2026. The 18th ''Sunda Nusantara Sabuana Ngertakeun Bumi Lamba'' traditional ceremony, attended by various indigenous communities, ethnic groups, and races across Indonesia, is held to express gratitude for the creation of the universe and to demonstrate a commitment to preserving nature and the environment. (Photo by Khairizal Maris/NurPhoto)
