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Seven Months, Momo Combines Javanese - Batak Customs & Spread US Dollars

Seven Months, Momo Combines Javanese - Batak Customs & Spread US Dollars

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Seven Months, Momo Combines Javanese - Batak Customs & Spread US Dollars

Approaching last Christmas, Momo Geisha and Nicola Reza held a mitoni or seven-month pregnancy ceremony for their first child. The event was held in Malang, combining Javanese and Batak customs.

The event, also known as 'Tingkeban', was celebrated joyfully. Momo also distributed US Dollars in 100 USD denominations to the invited guests as a substitute for kereweng.

Photo credit: Rikky X Studio (https://www.instagram.com/rikky_xstudio/)

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The combination of Javanese and Batak makes the seven-month event of Momo even more lively. May her pregnancy always be healthy until delivery later!

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The Batak traditional event went smoothly and joyfully. This combination of traditions is how Momo and Reza respect their respective customs and cultures without leaving one behind.

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After holding a Javanese traditional event, Momo and Reza continued the seven-month event with the Batak tradition. During this event, Momo wore ulos fabric.

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What's special about this tingkeban event is that Momo distributed US dollars to the guests. The money was used for buying and selling rujak gobet (shredded fruit with spicy sour sauce). Usually, families distribute kereweng as a symbol of money. But Momo chose real money for this event.

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After changing clothes seven times, Momo chose the best outfit, which is this turquoise kebaya. With a seven-month pregnancy, Momo's belly is already getting bigger.

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This seven-month event was held by Momo at her house in Araya, Malang City. She started all the processions with Javanese customs, including siraman (blessing ritual) and changing clothes seven times.

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Momo Geisha's pregnancy is now entering the seventh month. And as in Javanese customs, the family held a tingkeban event as an expression of gratitude and prayers for the mother and the fetus to always be healthy and safe until delivery.