Sekaten
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Sekaten Ceremony Yogyakarta
The Sekaten Ceremony commemorates the birth of prophet Mohammad and is one of the most popularly celebrated festivals in Yogyakarta. Sekaten actually comes from the word "syahadatain" creed sentence or two that became the strategy of the saints in spreading Islam in the land of Java, so it can be said that the historical roots of that tradition has lasted long enough. The festival takes place in the month of Mulud in the Javanese calendar and it continues for one whole week. The Georgian calendar has it on the month of June. The Sekaten is held for the first time since 15th century in the Demak kingdom under the reign of Raden Patah, the Sekaten celebration was especially designed by the wali (pious Muslim missionary) to propagate Islam.
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There is a special midnight parade in which the Royal Sevants or the Abdi Dalem marches from Ponconiti hall. They carry two sets of Gamelan that are called Kyai Nogowilogo and Kyai Gunturmadu. These Gaelans are considered to be sacred and people flock to hear the Gamelans being played at the Grand Mosque also known as the Masjid Agung. The two Gamelans are played simultaneously for seven long days and they are finally returned at Karaton. They believe that hearing the gamelans will bring them good luck and health. The parade that continues from the Palace to the Grand Mosque is colorful and vivacious and people line to watch the famous march.
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Special food
Special food like Nasi Gurih and Endhok Abang especially for this special religious festival. Gunungan or rice mountains are also made at the termination of the ceremony. It is made of vegetables, peanuts, eggs, sticky rice and red pepper. This traditional dish is said to symbolize prosperity and the wealth of Mataram kingdom.
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The Saketan festival finally culminates into the Gerebeg Mulud and this is characterized by a parade of the Palace Guard comprising of ten units.
If you are visiting Yogyakarta in June, you will enjoy watching the Sekaten Ceremony. The entire place is dressed up in a festive mood the parades and the night fairs will really bring you closer the local traditions and customs.
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