Mahesa Lawung is a sacred ritual held by Keraton Surakarta to ask for safety and protection againts any obstacles in the world. The ceremony is held in Hutan Gondangrejo, Karanganyar (14 km north side from Solo). The place is considered to be sacred. It is a place used by the ancestors of the Mataram Dynasty [...]

The word sekaten comes from an Islamic term, Syahadatain, or the two sentences of Syahadat (or commonly known as the two sentences of faith to Allah and Prophet Muhammad as His messenger) . The ceremony that aims to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW is enlivened by many performances and traditional fair that sells [...]

Grebeg Sudiro is a ceremony to celebrate the or the Chinese New Year, or commonly known as Imlek. During this ceremony, a procession of people carrying a huge pile of Chinese traditional cake called kue keranjang is performed around Pasar Gede Solo. People in Javanese and Chinese traditional clothes holding lampions in their hands  will [...]

Peringatan Adeging Nagari Surakarta is the commemoration ceremony of the founding of Nagari Surakarta or known today as Solo. Nagari Surakarta, was established in the year 1745. The history of Keraton Kartasura’s migration to a small village, Sala,  is read in Macapat song in this ceremony. Kenduri or religious memorial banguet is offered following the [...]

Wiyosan Jumenengan is the enthronement celebration of Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati (KGPAA) Mangkoe Negoro (MN) IX, the prince of Pura mangkunegaran in Solo. Performed in this ceremony is the sacred traditional dance, Bedaya Anglir Mendung. Wilujeng Selametan is held a day before the ceremony.

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