A coastal remembranceSourced
A towering structure is carried to the sea
In Pariaman, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Tabuik is a Muharram remembrance tradition. Tall ceremonial structures made of bamboo, rattan and paper are carried in procession to the shore and cast into the sea. Their spectacle also carries a commemorative meaning.
A striking appearance does not tell the whole meaning of a ceremony.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10