MRUK, JESSLYN (2024) THE PROCEDURE AND THE PURPOSES OF CENG BENG RITUAL CELEBRATION AT TEMPLE BY THE CONFUCIAN CHINESE INDONESIAN IN SEMARANG. S1 thesis, UNIVERSITAS KATOLIK SOEGIJAPRANATA.

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Abstract

This qualitative research was conducted to find out how the Chinese people of Semarang celebrate Ceng Beng, and the aim of continuing to celebrate Ceng Beng. To obtain data, the author interviewed 6 informants. Samples were obtained through purposive sampling. Based on the research results, it was found that the Ceng Beng ritual carried out by Confucians in Semarang consists of several steps. First, preparations are made with various objects such as portraits of ancestors, tableware, candles, Hio, paper money (Kimcoa), suitcases containing paper clothes, prayer letters (Wong Shen), and Hio Lo. Second, the implementation of the ritual, which opens with praying to the three gods, then praying to the ancestors, and prostrating in front of the altar to pay respects to the ancestors. The third is the closing of the Ceng Beng ritual by burning the offering object. This ritual is primarily aimed at honoring ancestors, maintaining cultural and religious beliefs, maintaining family traditions and observances, as well as expressing gratitude and asking for blessings.

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