Kenduri or selametan or kenduren (Jawa call for kenduri) is a Javanese ritual. Kenduri is a banquet for remembering something, requesting blessing, and other religious ceremonies.[1]

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.

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  1. ^ Sardjono, M. Budi. Ibadat dalam Kenduri: Sebagai Sarana Pewartaan (in Indonesian). PT Kanisius. ISBN 978-979-21-4992-0.