Banten revives Ngagurah Dano tradition as cultural tourism attraction

The Ngagurah Dano tradition, a mass fish-catching event using bare hands and traditional tools, has been held again in Cikolelet Village, Banten, and is being developed as a cultural tourism attraction.

By Sama News Agency
August 10, 2026
Hundreds of visitors gather at a river surrounded by green rice fields and tall trees, with some people catching fish using bare hands and traditional tools.
Residents and visitors enthusiastically participate in the Ngagurah Dano tradition, a mass fish-catching activity using bare hands and traditional equipment held at Dano River, Cikolelet Village, Banten as part of efforts to preserve local culture while attracting tourists. (Antara — Terkini)
1 min read
Text size

Residents of Cikolelet Village in Banten have revived the Ngagurah Dano tradition in the Cidanau River on Sunday (9 August 2026). The mass fish-catching activity involved local people using bare hands and traditional fishing tools.

This tradition, typically conducted during the dry season, represents the community's gratitude for the preservation of nature and the abundance of water sources. The activity is also part of efforts to preserve the local wisdom inherent to the village.

By reviving the Ngagurah Dano tradition, Cikolelet Village is developing this local wisdom into a cultural tourism attraction for visitors.

Banten revives Ngagurah Dano as cultural tourism | Sama News Agency