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Performance on Jesus’ last day in Medan performed with Batak touch
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Indigenous peoples from several regions dance together accompanied by a Batak song from North Sumatra entitled "Sinanggar Tullo" at the National Museum on Tuesday to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. (JP/Wnd)
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he St. Paulus Catholic Church in Pasar Merah, Medan observed Good Friday by watching a play centering on Jesus performed with a Batak touch.
Arung Paulus Oloan Sitanggang from the Pasar Merah parish said the purpose of incorporating Batak culture in the play was to show the inclusion of Batak traditions in churches in North Sumatra.
"The actors' wear Batak clothing and the script is in the Batak language. This also aims to preserve Batak culture and traditions,” he said.
(Read also: Catholics in Semarang observe Good Friday by watching performance on Jesus' last days)
Police in the North Sumatra capital have heightened security at churches since Thursday evening following a firecracker explosion at a Catholic church in Ambarawa, Central Java.
Medan Baru Police chief Comr. Ronni Bonic said the force had deployed officers to guard churches in the area. He added the police had also searched churches for suspicious items.
“Thank God the observance of Good Friday today was safe and smooth," Ronni told The Jakarta Post, on Friday. (bbs)
