The Caci Festival Manggarai 2026 is an annual cultural celebration featuring the traditional war dance of the Manggarai people, known as the Caci dance. This year, the Caci performance is specially held as part of the Congko Lokap ceremony at the Gendang Bola Traditional House – Satar Mese, as an expression of gratitude, a tribute to the ancestors, and the inauguration of the traditional house according to local customs.
he event will take place on August 23–25, 2026, located in the courtyard of the Gendang Bola Traditional House – Satar Mese, a place that holds significant historical and spiritual value for the local community.
In the main performance, two male dancers face each other using whips and shields in a symbolic attraction that showcases courage, agility, and honor. In addition to the Caci performance, the festival also features traditional music, ikat weaving exhibitions, Manggarai culinary specialties, and various cultural activities such as workshops and community art performances.
Through this festival, the community is encouraged to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of Manggarai, while embracing identity and togetherness in a joyful atmosphere.