Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Majalaya District succeeded in making a brilliant achievement by winning the First Place title in the prestigious Ngadulag Festival and Takbir Keliling 1447 Hijriah at the Karawang Regency level, Friday night (20/03/2026). Appearing with participant number 09, the Majalaya team managed to amaze the jury through its powerful harmonization of drum beats, visual creativity, and team cohesion which was considered the most superior among dozens of other sub-district participants.Based on the results of the jury's final assessment which took place closely on the main stage on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Majalaya District took the lead in obtaining the highest score of 747 points. The second position is occupied by West Karawang District (No. 13) with a total of 725 points, followed by Klari District (No. 07) which had to settle for third place with 690 points. This victory was greeted with emotion by officials and the people of Majalaya who were present to provide direct support in the city center.
Head of Majalaya Subdistrict, Hj. Hesti Rahayu, A.Ks., M.M., expressed deep pride and gratitude for this historic achievement. According to him, this championship trophy is the result of hard work and careful preparation of the entire team who are committed to maintaining the authenticity of the traveling takbir tradition. "Thank God, this result is very satisfying and meets expectations. I really appreciate the enthusiasm of the Majalaya team who have tried their best to enliven this drum festival," said Hesti while accompanying her team at the event location.This year's Ngadulag Festival is not only a competition event, but also an important momentum in preserving local culture and the spread of Islam in Karawang Regency. It is hoped that Majalaya's success will be an inspiration for other regions to continue to explore cultural potential while strengthening religious identity in the midst of modernity. With this achievement, it is proven that the ngadulag tradition still has a strong place and is loved by the people of Karawang as an ancestral heritage that must be maintained.
