This custom is believed to be able to ward off natural catastrophes so they don’t harm residents in addition to showing gratitude. People claimed that rats had previously attacked their rice paddies. The mischief abruptly stopped after the rice-throwing battle, which increased the community’s trust in Tawur Nasi.

The date of the battle changes every year and is carefully calculated by the village chief.

This tradition is usually celebrated in a sacred place called Punden Sumber. Punden is the legacy of the founder of the village respected by the local community, set among dry rice fields. On the day of Tawur Nasi, each participant will bring a large bowl of rice to Punden Sumber. All the rice will be gathered into a large canvas, and after the village chief recites prayers and gratitude, the battle begins.

After the battle is over, the rice will be collected by the people and fed to the cattle.

According to news.detik.com and 1001indonesia.net