Kenduri or selametan or kenduren (Jawa call for kenduri) is a ritual practiced by Javanese communities in Indonesia and communities in Malaysia. Kenduri is a banquet for remembering something, requesting blessing, and other religious ceremonies.
Kenduri is usually a gathering of a community and is led by the oldest person or someone who has a religion knowledge. The gathering is usually solely for the male population. For women, this banquet give them a chance to socialise while they prepare a meal for the Kenduri.
In Malaysia, kenduri often celebrates important life events such as birth, circumsicison, and marriage.
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