Tomb Sweeping Festival Celebrated at Bogor
- Istimewa
Bogor, March 26, 2024 – Ceng Beng is a time-honored tradition celebrated by the Chinese community around the world, including Indonesia. This year, the Ceng Beng festival begins on March 21 and reaches its peak on April 4. At Taman Makam Yayasan Sinar Bumi Jonggol, preparations to welcome pilgrims have been made thoroughly.
Taman Makam Yayasan Sinar Bumi Jonggol offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere for pilgrims. Surrounded by lush green trees and rolling hills, the cemetery provides an ideal place to remember and pray for ancestors.
For pilgrims, there are three important things to prepare: new/clean equipment for tidying up the graves, offerings such as incense and joss paper, and food/drinks to be enjoyed together.
Ceng Beng is not just about visiting the graves of ancestors, but also about honoring family history and the legacy left behind. The tradition reminds us of the balance between sadness and happiness, death and new beginnings.
The Ceng Beng Festival (Qing Ming) has been practiced for over 2,500 years. It is said that the tradition originated from the tomb-sweeping ceremony of ancient Chinese emperors and generals.
The festival symbolizes good hope when visiting the graves and is a manifestation of the Chinese people's deep respect for their ancestors.
Taman Makam Yayasan Sinar Bumi Jonggol always maintains and preserves the tombs in the cemetery. In collaboration with the government and local residents, they ensure that the Ceng Beng procession runs smoothly every year.
"Especially in 2024, which coincides with the fasting month, we urge all pilgrims to maintain cleanliness, peace, and order during their pilgrimage, and to prepare themselves and their prayer tools well so that the worship process can run smoothly," said Aprianus Charles, a representative of the Yayasan Sinar Bumi Jonggol, quoted by VIVA English.
Charles also advised pilgrims to prepare themselves and their prayer tools well, so that the worship process can run smoothly. If you need help, do not hesitate to contact the management or workers at the location.
