An exorcism rite was held in the city of Padang, western Indonesia, with dozens of coloured rickshaws running behind a procession marching through the streets in this amazing video.

The ritual was performed on October 23 to deter disaster, with offerings being burnt while prayers are made.

This ritual ends with a local leader entering sanctified waters which are considered sacred by the local community.

After the holy water is put into a vessel, a number of people scrambled to grab some to be bathed in, because it is believed to cure diseases and provide benefits.

this is one way of exorcism rituals and disasters in the sweet water coast region of Padang city on October 23, 2019.

is in the foremost position of someone carrying offerings which are burnt accompanied by rickshaws in colorful decorations that bring villagers around the village while praying.

This ritual ends one of the top brass entering praying water which is considered sacred by the local community.

after the holy water is put into a vessel a number of people scramble to take the water to be bathed because it is believed to cure diseases and provide benefits to him.

Asrul senior high-ranking coastal community Aia Manih said "the ritual repellent of Setab and the disaster was carried out in the last week of Syafar month in the Islamic calendar which continues to be carried out every year down and down from their ancestors"