A superstitious figure in the sea off Java Island. She is believed to be the protector of the people. Every year, a ceremony is held to deliver offerings to the queen of the southern sea.
In some areas in my country, traditions mixed with superstition still exist, even becoming tourist attractions and annual agendas.
However, some people see it only as mere culture (traditional clothing, dances, and rituals). So when they come to activities that have elements of superstition, they only want to immortalize the moment with photos or videos,
The values of superstition and religion are contradictory. Pious people avoid doing superstitious things. However, the tourism industry does not recognize the term superstition. If an event can attract thousands of people, they will manage it for money.
At the popular tourist agenda of offering to Nyi Roro Kidul on the South Coast of Java Island – as an example, many religious people also gather. They come as groups that organize events, sell food, offer souvenirs, and provide other services.
Well, in such conditions, superstitious activities can be economically beneficial.
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2 responses to “NYI RORO KIDUL”
Tradition is a funny thing—it lingers like an old story, whispered from one generation to the next, shaping beliefs even when reason tries to intervene. Nyi Roro Kidul may or may not be watching, but one thing is certain: her legend feeds both the spirit and the local economy. It’s fascinating how superstition, once meant to inspire fear or reverence, now sells souvenirs and hotel packages. Perhaps the real magic isn’t in the queen of the Southern Sea but in how humans turn myths into business opportunities while still debating whether they believe in them.
It is true.
Nyi Roro Kidul has long been embedded in the Kejawen belief (traditional Javanese belief). Although the community later converted to Islam, Kejawen could not be eliminated just like that. The offerings event for Roro Kidul is marketed as spiritual tourism. Modern people now readily accept superstition or have no mind for them.
Thank you for your deep and interesting observation.