East Java On July 2011

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda in the whole area in East Java.



It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.



We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

22-25 July - NATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
	This event is participated by local people domestic and foreign tourist Location: Batu

24 July - JFC (Jember Fashion Carnival)
	One of the tourism potential should be developed in Jember is Jember Fashion Carnival (JFC). This event will attract the tourist in Jember. Jember Fashion Carnival is able to involve the whole community and foreign tourists who are coming from the Netherlands, France and England. JFC starts from Jember town square and finishes at Kaliwates Sub district approximately 5 km. Location: Jember Regency

24 July - ULANG TAHUN KWAN SING TEE KOEN
	To commemorate the birthday of Kongco Kwan Sing Tee Koen, one of the Chinese gods, the Confucius followers hold warship, parade in the city, Barong Sai and Liong Sai, public entertainment and leather puppet show. Location: Kwan Sing Biop Temple, Tuban

27 July - SEA OFFERING AT PANCER BEACH
	Religious rituals of Hindu society is held to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit. The program launches offering into the sea, stages leather puppet show and religious memorial banquet. Location: Pancer Beach, Pesanggrahan Sub district-Banyuwangi

July - CROSS CULTURE FESTIVAL
	Surabaya stages cultural performances and collaborated with some other countries like Busan-Korea, Kochi-Jepan, Malaysia, etc. Those countries have known as the sister states of Surabaya. Location: Surabaya
July - BULL RACE IN SURABAYA
	Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance. Location: Surabaya
July - SEA OFFERING
	Thanksgiving procesion on the beach highlited with sailing boat parade. Location: Banyuates, Sampang
July - SARANGAN FESTIVAL (LAKE OFFERINGS)
	It originates from village purification then develops into Lake Offering Festival. This annual event aims to keep alive the legend of Lake Sarangan. It is highlighted with some performances like Ritual of Village Purification, launching offering, Reyog Trance Dance and public entertainment. Location: Lake Sarangan, Magetan Regency
July,August,September - BULL RACE IN SAMPANG
	Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance. Location: Ketapang, Sampang Regency

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