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This study aims to find out 1) Chinese Ethnic background performing rituals at the tomb; 2) Patterns carried out during the ritual process take place; and 3) Linkages between rituals and non-formal education to respect ancestors. This study itself uses qualitative methods with a case study approach that uses several techniques: 1) Determination of informants; 2) Data collection; and 3) Data analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that Chinese ethnicities who performed the rituals at the tomb are convinced that all their requests will be granted by ancestors who inhabit this tomb, such as requests relating to the smooth running of all kinds of world affairs, health, success, and those related to marriage. The pattern that is carried out during the ritual process starts from the preparation stage. Which continued with the implementation stage where this was the culmination of the ritual by bringing offerings. Then after implementation, do activities by sharing a little fortune. The ritual in this tomb is used as an educational medium that is very useful to continue the next generation through non-formal education to respect ancestors because there are cultural, psychological, and religious values in its implementation.