What rituals and beliefs were originally at the heart of Imlek? Why is the celebration of Imlek these days not in line with those original rituals? To what extent might this shift be of concern? How can we learn to understand both continuity and change? Dr Thung Ju Lan explains.
The decline of traditional ritual in the celebration of Imlek
Dr Thung Ju Lan Source: LIPI
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As part of Lunar New Year celebrations, Dr Thung Ju Lan, a researcher from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences talks about why she believes the religious values that originally underpinned Imlek have shifted?
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