Hok Tik Bio Temple Blora consistently holds religious and cultural activities that serve as a space for acculturation, education, and intergenerational expression. Below are the main annual events:
🧧 January – February
- Chinese New Year (1st day of the Lunar Calendar): New Year’s Eve prayers, blessing distribution, lantern decorations, Barongsai (lion dance) and Liang-Liong (dragon dance) performances, and joint prayers for the nation.
- Cap Go Meh (15th day of the Lunar Calendar): Group prayers, lion and dragon dance performances, serving of “Lontong Cap Go Meh”, attended by Blora’s local government officials (Forkopimda).
📿 February – March
- Khing Thi Kong Prayer (9th day of the Lunar Calendar): Prayers to the Jade Emperor (God of Heaven), accompanied by traditional Javanese gamelan performances by students of SD Kartini.
🧹 January (Before Chinese New Year)
- “Ayak Abu” & Kim Sin Cleansing Ritual: Cleansing of incense ashes and bathing of deity statues with flower water to welcome the return of divine spirits to earth.
🌕 September – October
- Mooncake Festival (15th day of the 8th Lunar Month): Full moon prayers, fruit and mooncake auctions, wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performances, and culinary treats such as soto and fried bananas.
🌾 July – August
- Cioko Festival (15th day of the 7th Lunar Month): Ancestral prayer ceremony and sharing of blessings for wandering spirits.
🎂 October – November
- Hok Tek Ceng Sin’s Birthday: Celebration of the Earth God’s birthday, attended by devotees from various cities.
📌 Regular Activities
- Monthly prayers on the 1st and 15th day of each lunar month.
- Protection and gratitude prayers by individuals or families.
- Social services: food donation, charity, and blood donation events.
- Cultural performances: Wayang Potehi (glove puppetry), gamelan, and Barongsai shows.
