📅 Annual Events of Hok Tik Bio Temple Blora

A place of cultural harmony, education, and intergenerational expression through religious and cultural activities.

🧧 January – February

Chinese New Year (1st Day of Lunar Calendar)

  • Chinese New Year’s Eve prayers & blessing distribution
  • Lantern decorations
  • Barongsai & Liang-Liong performances
  • Joint prayers for the nation

Cap Go Meh (15th Day of Lunar Calendar)

  • Communal prayers
  • Barongsai & Liang-Liong performances
  • Serving of traditional Lontong Cap Go Meh
  • Attended by local government representatives (Forkopimda Blora)

📿 February – March

Khing Thi Kong Prayers (9th Day of Lunar Calendar)

  • Prayers to the Jade Emperor (Heavenly God)
  • Accompanied by traditional Karawitan music by Kartini Elementary students

🧹 January (Before Chinese New Year)

Incense Ash & Kim Sin Cleansing Ritual

  • Cleaning incense ash
  • Bathing deity statues with flower water

🌾 July – August

Cioko Festival (15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month)

  • Prayers for ancestral and wandering spirits
  • Sharing of blessings

🌕 September – October

Tiong Ciu Festival (15th Day of the 8th Lunar Month)

  • Full moon prayers
  • Fruit and mooncake auction
  • Traditional Wayang Kulit puppet show
  • Local delicacies: Soto & Fried Bananas

🎂 October – November

Birthday of Hok Tek Ceng Sin

  • Commemoration of the Earth God (Guardian Deity)
  • Attended by devotees from various cities

📌 Regular Activities

  • Monthly prayers on the 1st & 15th day of the Lunar Calendar
  • Blessing & purification prayers by families/devotees
  • Social charity: food packages, donations, and blood drives
  • Cultural performances: Wayang Potehi, Karawitan, Barongsai

ℹ️ Note: Schedules may change according to the Lunar Calendar or specific conditions. Please contact the Hok Tik Bio Temple management for the latest updates.