BISNISREAL.COM, GARUT – Sunday (23/02/2025) The Cap Go Meh 2576 celebration and the 145th anniversary of the Fu Long Miao Temple in Garut are not just festivals, but also a celebration of noble cultural values and togetherness. This festival is a momentum to preserve Chinese cultural traditions, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among citizens, and enhance the harmony of the diverse Garut community.
The number 15 in Cap Go Meh has an important meaning because it symbolizes the first full moon in the new year, which is also a symbol of harmony, togetherness, and hope for good fortune. This celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining harmony and mutual respect among fellow human beings.
Joana from Zocha Graha Kriya, the initiator of this event, said that “This event aims to celebrate the Cap Go Meh tradition as part of Chinese culture as a heritage from our ancestors while introducing Chinese culture to the wider community in Garut,” said Joana when met by the businessreal.com editorial team after the meeting, Saturday (22/02/2025) night on the 2nd floor of Vihara Darma Loka Garut, West Java.
In addition, “This event also commemorates the anniversary of the Fu Long Miao temple, which is now 145 years old,” added Joanna.
The Fu Long Miao Temple, as a center of Tri Dharma worship, has an important role in preserving Chinese traditions and cultural values in Garut. The celebration of the 145th anniversary of this temple is a moment to remember history, honor ancestors, and strengthen the commitment to preserving cultural heritage.
The Cap Go Meh Festival and the 145th Anniversary of the Fu Long Miao Temple are expected to be a forum for the Garut community to unite in diversity, celebrate differences, and build harmony through culture.
