Exploring Cultural Harmony at Temples: A Historical Tourist Destination and It’s Effect on Fostering Intercultural Understanding
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https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v19i2.509Keywords:
Po An Thian temple; local beliefs; north coast; Sin Long Tay Tee; Tek Hay Cin Jin.Abstract
This study aims to explore local beliefs by highlighting elements of local wisdom and culture present in Chinese temples. Temples, particularly on the north coast of Central Java, have been recognized for their tourism potential as they reflect the local culture. The effort to promote Chinese temples as tourist attractions is expected to bring novelty and expand tourism in Java's coastal districts, establishing them as historical destinations. One example is the Po An Thian Temple in Pekalongan, which, through its ceremonies and rituals, is projected to become a prominent tourist destination in the city. Using an ethnographic approach, this study seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of local beliefs at Po An Thian Temple. The presence of the local deity Tek Hay Cin Jin, the birthday ceremony of the divinity Sin Long Tay Tee and Tek Hay Cin Jin, as well as the Pintoe Dalem Street Festival, contribute to Po An Thian Temple’s popularity as a tourist site.
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