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"Torch War"

Torch War or also called torch-torches, is one of the traditional ceremonies held by the people of Jepara Regency, especially Tegalsambi Village, Tahunan District, Jepara Regency.

 

The Torch War is routinely held every Pahing Monday, Pon Tuesday night in the month of Dzulhijjah in the Javanese or Arabic calendar

 

The torch for this traditional ceremony is made from dried coconut fronds and the inside is filled with dried banana leaves. then lit together to be used as a tool to attack each other so that there are frequent clashes of torches which can result in large flames of fire, which gave rise to the name "Torch War"

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Uploaded on June 7, 2023