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.
SEPTEMBER
1 – 7 September - SEBLANG OLEHSARI
Seblang is a ceremony of village purification highlighted with mystical traditional dance called Seblang. Women will play it for seven days in row. This ritual dance aims to drive away the evil spirit. In the last day, the dancers parade throughout the village by distributing some flowers and the villagers try to get and keep it at their home as an amulet.
Location: Glagah, Banyuwangi Regency
8 September - FISH AUCTION
It is held to welcome Idul Fitri highlighted with special fish (Bandeng) auction. The fish is taken from either dry water or salty one.
Location: Market, Gresik Regency
27 September - SENDANG BIRU SEA OFFERING
The religious rituals of Hindu society that are consecutively held in 3 days before Nyepi holiday on the beach of Balekambang. The ceremony launches offerings to the sea to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit.
Location: Sendang Biru Beach, Tambakrejo, Malang Regency
September - KARO CEREMONY
It is a tradtional ceremony held by Tennggerese commmunity for seven days consecutively in the hope to keep alive the custom and tradition. It is highlighted with traditional dances like Sodoran, Ojung and Nyadran.
Location: Tosari, Pasuruan Regency.
September - SKILOT
To celebrate the seventh day after Lebaran Day, the Pasuruan community holds the competition of sky on the mud.
Location: Lekok, Pasuruan Regency
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Friday, August 26, 2011
East Java On September
Monday, May 2, 2011
East Java On May
There are various ceremonies and traditions among East Java communities, in relation with religiosity, it held regularly on every year, and becomes special attraction that are quite interesting to see. The arts and cultural performances and the festivals that are routinely held and packaged in the tourism agenda also enrich the number of tourist attractions in East Java.
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.
| 1-31 May - SURABAYA SHOPPING FESTIVAL (SSF) | |
Surabaya as a business and convention city commemorates its anniversary by holding tourism event and big shopping festival. The Malls and plazas throughout Surabaya will co-oporate in “Surabaya Big Sales” offer discount prices. This season ends with various entertainments and interesting art performances. Location : Malls and Entertainment Centers in Surabaya | |
| 19-22 May MAJAPAHIT TRAVEL FAIR (MTF) | |
To promote East Java Province as a tourist destination worldwide, East Java Government Culture and Tourism Service collaborates with tourism industries holds Majapahit Travel Fair (MTF) 2011. The official program features include of travel exchange, exhibition, workshop, art and cultural festival, and various kinds of contest. Location : Surabaya | |
| 7 May SUNAN GIRI HAUL | |
Sunan Giri, was one of the nine Moslem spreaders in Java Island (one of the nine Saints), which was also the founder of Gresik Regency. The word Gresik stands for Giri and Gisik. To commemorate his death, some activities like Hadrah and religious preacher are held. The event is held at the cemetery site located on the hilltop Giri, Kebomas Sub district. Location: Sunan Giri Tomb, Gresik Regency | |
| 9-11 May - BANTENGAN FESTIVAL | |
| Bantengan Festival has been going on long time ago in Mojokerto Regency. The Bantengan is a traditional performance in which the players wearing the costume like wild buffalo dance and fight each other. It is usually participated by more than 50 groups and last 3 days. Location: Trawas, Mojokerto Regency | |
| May - FLOAT PARADE FESTIVAL | |
| Float parade festival aims to commemorate the 718th Surabaya anniversary. It starts from Heroes’ monument and finishes at Surabaya Municipality Hall. It is also highlighted with cultural performances from many cities in the country. Location : Surabaya Municipality Hall | |
| May - RUJAK ULEK FESTIVAL | |
| Rujak Ulek is a special cuisine from Surabaya. The festival stages hundreds people to prepare and serve Rujak Ulek and presents a large-sized grinder 1, 5 m in diameter. The third Sunday in May Location:Jl.Kembang Jepun Surabaya | |
| May - SURFING COMPETITION | |
| To appreciate the beautiful beaches in Pacitan, the people around the regency are held surfing competition. All people can join this competition and it also opened for all domestic and foreign tourists. Location:Pancer Beach - Pacitan Regency | |
More info visit
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
East Java On April
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.
| 9-10 April - NGANJUK REGENCY ANNIVERSARY | |
| It is the procession to celebrate the movement of the Central Government from the former office building in Berbek City to the new one in Nganjuk City. It is celebrate with carnival, dance, and horse dance, Barongsai and leather puppet show. Location: Nganjuk Regency. | |
Sunday, February 27, 2011
East Java On March
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.
MARCH
| 2 March - JALANIDHIPUJA SEA OFFERING | |
| The religious rituals of Hindu society that are consecutively held in 3 days before Nyepi holiday on the beach of Balekambang. The ceremony launches offerings to the sea to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit. Location: Balekambang beach, Malang regency | |
| 30 March – 4 April - OFF ROAD COMPETITION | |
| The natural potential and panoramas of Batu City is supporting for off road sport activities. Besides supporting the friendship and togetherness among the off road members. Moreover, it can also promote BATU landscape, for the participants will come from throughout Indonesia. Location: Batu City | |
| ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF EAST JAVA TOURISM: RAKA-RAKI | |
| To develop talent, interest and capability of young generation in the field of tourism and to increase their participation in the development of the tourism sector, East Java Government Culture and Tourism Service holds a regular annual election of tourism ambassador (Raka-Raki) for East Java Province. It is participated by 38 regencies / cities in East Java. The program activities include: coaching, debriefing, and the empowerment of Tourism Ambassadors. Location : Surabaya City | |
More info visit
www.eastjava.com
Monday, January 24, 2011
East Java On February
There are various ceremonies and traditions among East Java communities, in relation with religiosity, it held regularly on every year, and becomes special attraction that are quite interesting to see. The arts and cultural performances and the festivals that are routinely held and packaged in the tourism agenda also enrich the number of tourist attractions in East Java.
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.
| 16 February - GONG KYAI PRADAH CEREMONY | |
| It is one of the cultural rituals that really belongs to the community. The people that flocking to follow this event are hundreds of merchants, blessing hunter and the people who want to cure disease. Ritual Jamasan Gong Kyai Pradah is very closely with the atmosphere of the old Javanese tradition. The courtiers who all dress in Javanese costume and accompanied with music and dance follow the procession. Location: Lodoyo-Blitar City | |
| 19 February - PACITAN REGENCY ANNIVERSARY | |
| Procession of the 266th Pacitan Regency Anniversary begins with the parade of heirlooms and Songsong Agung (umbrella used as weapon) from the house of Notopuran to the Javanese Hall. It is highlighted with traditional art performances and public entertainments from 12 Sub districts. . Location: Pacitan Regency | |
| 26 February - HAUL SYEKH MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM | |
| It is held to commemorate the death of the first Islamic Spreader in java,it parading the procession of drummers as far as 250m, religion lecture for three days consecutively and reciting The Holy Quran. The Event is held along Malik Ibrahim Street and Mausoleum Complex in gresik Location: Along the street of malik Ibrahim and Mausoleum COmplex in Gresik | |
| 28 February - LABUHAN MAULUD IN NGLIYEP | |
| It is Javanese traditional ceremony to express thanksgiving, drive away evil spirit and ease life difficulty held on the Ngliyep Beach on 14 Maulud (Javanese calendar). Location: Ngliyep Beach-Donomulyo, Malang Regency | |
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