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Ruwatan for dreadlocked children becomes a tourist magnet at DCF 2026

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The Dieng Culture Festival (DCF) 2026 featured the traditional Ruwatan ritual for children with naturally occurring dreadlocks. The event, which took place in the Dieng region, served as a primary attraction for visitors attending the festival series.

A total of 13 children participated in the ceremonial process, which is a central cultural highlight of the annual Dieng Culture Festival. The ritual continues to draw significant interest from tourists, reinforcing its status as a key component of the event's cultural programming.

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Antara News (Headline 1) Focuses on the ritual as a primary tourism magnet
Antara News (Headline 2) Focuses on the specific participation of 13 children
Read the full story at the source Antara News (Jakarta, Indonesia) · ID
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