Minahasa's 3rd January
Every 3rd January announces the expression of Minahasan People, it drives the spirit and bridging generation after generation passing the cultural heritage and pride of the motherland. Interestingly enough, it serves as a symbol of cultural pride and unity, performed to honor Minahasan traditions. The beginning of the year proclaims to recite Watu Pinawetengan as the hub. It is one of the most sacred and historically significant cultural landmarks for the Minahasan people. The name Watu Pinawetengan comes from the Minahasan language, Watu means "stone." Pinawetengan derives from weteng , which means "to divide" or "to share." Thus, Watu Pinawetengan is often referred to as the "Stone of Division" or "Stone of Agreement." The stone is considered a sacred site where the ancestors gathered under divine guidance, making it a spiritual symbol of divine blessing and ancestr...