Kenduri or selametan or kenduren (Jawa call for kenduri) is a ritual practiced by Javanese communities in Indonesia and communities in Malaysia. Kenduri is a banquet for remembering something, requesting blessing, and other religious ceremonies.
Kenduri is usually a gathering of a community and is led by the oldest person or someone who has a religion knowledge. The gathering is usually solely for the male population. For women, this banquet give them a chance to socialise while they prepare a meal for the Kenduri.
In Malaysia, kenduri often celebrates important life events such as birth, circumsicison, and marriage.
References
- Sardjono, M. Budi. Ibadat dalam Kenduri: Sebagai Sarana Pewartaan (in Indonesian). PT Kanisius. ISBN 978-979-21-4992-0.
- Lockard, Craig A.; Bin Ahmad, Zakaria (21 September 2024). "Malaysia - Culture, Cuisine, Traditions". Britannica. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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