<![CDATA[At the beginning of 2020, the whole world was hit by the Covid 19 pandemic which originally came from Wuhan, China. Indonesia as one of the most populous countries was also affected by the outbreak. The impact of covid has spread to all corners of Indonesia, from cities to villages. The impact of this pandemic has resulted in many problems in life sectors, such as health, education, economy, religion, and traditions. Based on the WHO data, during the period of 2020-2021 there were 14.9 million people who died from the Covid 19. This article aims to reveal the practices of religious traditions in Balingasal Village, Kebumen. The data in this study were obtained through literature studies, documents, observations and interviews with religious and community leaders in the village. The study found two important findings, First, people believe that during the outbreak, religious traditions can be maintained without implementing strict Covid-19 safety protocols. Some of them did not wear masks when performing or attending religious traditions. Second, the preserved tradition, which is the cultural heritage of the past, supports positive effects and becomes social capital for development.]]>
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