What Is “Slametan”? The Communal Ritual Explained Respectfully

Javanese Slametan ritual with tumpeng and prayers.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 27, 2025 Imagine this: you’re walking through a quiet Javanese village as dusk settles. The air is fragrant with jasmine and cooking fires. From a neighbor’s house, you hear a low, melodic murmur of prayers, followed by the sight of men emerging with small, neat packages… Baca selengkapnya: What Is “Slametan”? The Communal Ritual Explained Respectfully