East Java On October 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.



OCTOBER

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9 October - SEMBONYO SEA OFFERING
	In order to have good catch of fishing and to express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the fishermen living around Prigi Beach and Karanggongso Village launches offering (food crops) into the sea and stages ritual procession, bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Location: Prigi Beach, Trenggalek Regency.

9 October - LONGKANGAN SEA OFFERING
	In order to have good catch of fishing and to express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the fishermen living around Prigi Beach and Karanggongso Village launches offering (food crops) into the sea and stages ritual procession, bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Location: Blado Beach, Trenggalek Regency.

9-10 October - 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: Ngadisari, Probolinggo Regency

11 October - CEPROTAN VILLAGE PURIFICATION
	The traditional and ritual procession begins with a ritual offering continued by throwing young coconuts from one person to another between two groups. This event aims to commemorate the opening of Sekar Village. Location: Donorejo, Pacitan Regency
14 October - BAGONG DAM PURIFICATION
	To express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the farmers that living around Bagong Dam area hold ritual ceremony dedicated to the dam initiator Menak Sopal. Visit his tomb, launch buffalo head into the sea, stage bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Starts at 05.00 am - 18:00 pm Location: Ngantru, Trenggalek Regency
31 October - SUMENEP REGENCY ANNIVERSARY
	The celebration depicts the procession of Arya Wiraraja inauguration as the first regent in Sumenep and stages the cultural performances and traditional music involving artists and students. Location: Sumenep Regency
October - BULL RACE IN PAMEKASAN
	Grand Final of Bull Race Location: Pamekasan
October - WARANGGANA GRADUATION
	The inauguration of Waranggono (the dancers that having succeeded in learning Tayub dance) is held at the dance center of Langen Tayub Anjuk Ladang. Location: Sambirejo, Nganjuk Regency

More info

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Calender Of Event November

The East Java Calendar of Events 2011 is designed to support the Indonesian government promotion "Visit Indonesia 2010" expecting the target of million foreign visitors to Indonesia. The Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of performances like arts, cultures and religious ceremonies held in the regions through out East Java and it is also hoped to provide tourist information for domestic and foreign visitors.



Local people usually celebrate those events based on the calendar of Java, Tengger and Hijriah (Arabic) therefore to confirm the exact date of the events, the visitors, should contact the local tourists offices. We hope the East Java's Calendar of Events 2011 is useful for visitors and it can arouse the sense of belonging and care to keep alive the East Java culture and tradition.

1 November - CEPROTAN VILLAGE PURIFICATION
	The traditional and ritual procession begins with a ritual offering continued by throwing young coconuts from one person to another between two groups. This event aims to commemorate the opening of Sekar Village. Location: Sekar Village, Donorejo Sub district, Pacitan Regency
Nopember 5 - WARANGGANA GRADUATION
	The inauguration of Waranggono (dancers having succeeded in learning Tayub dance) is held at the dance center of Langen Tayub Anjuk Ladang. It begins at 08.00 am Location: Ngrajek – Sambirejo, Tanjung Anom Subdistrict, Nganjuk Regency Time : 08.00 WIB
November 18 - TULUNGAGUNG REGENCY ANNIVERSARY
	The anniversary of Tulungagung Regency is celebrated every year with various attractions and activities such as ” Kirab Bersih Nagari”, the procession which is participated by all government officials in Tulungagung Regency, art clubs, social organization. ”Kirab Buceng lanang and Buceng Wadon” depics the the glory, fertility, prosperity and free from danger in Tulungagung Regency. Location : Javanese Hall, Tulungagung Regency
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: Ngadisari – Sukapura Subdistrict, Probolinggo Regency.
ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF MALANG REGENCY TOURISM: JOKO-RORO
	See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism Location : Malang Regency
ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF NGANJUK REGENCY TOURISM: KANGMAS MBAKYU
	See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism Location: Nganjuk Regency
ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF TULUNGAGUNG REGENCY TOURISM: KAKANG MBAKYU
	See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism Location: Tulungagung Regency
ELECTION OF EAST JAVA AMBASADOR OF DANCE
	It aims to select the best-talented dancer in East Java who can perform at least two of five kinds of local dancings played by five ethnics living in East Java. The ethnical dancings include: Arek ethnical culture (Remo, Beskalan and Malang Mask dances) Osing ethnical culture (Gandrung, Banyuwangi Jejer dances) Madurese ethnical culture (Whype, Topeng Getak and Gambus dances) Javanese Madurese descent ethnical culture (Kiprah Glipang dances, etc) Mataraman ethnical culture (Gambyong, Surakarta Classical Style or the traditional dance developing in Ponorogo, Madiun, Blitar and Pacitan) Grand Final will be held in Surabaya

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East Java On October

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East Java October Events



The East Java Calendar of Events 2011 is designed to support the Indonesian government promotion "Visit Indonesia 2010" expecting the target of million foreign visitors to Indonesia. The Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of performances like arts, cultures and religious ceremonies held in the regions through out East Java and it is also hoped to provide tourist information for domestic and foreign visitors.



Local people usually celebrate those events based on the calendar of Java, Tengger and Hijriah (Arabic) therefore to confirm the exact date of the events, the visitors, should contact the local tourists offices. We hope the East Java's Calendar of Events 2011 is useful for visitors and it can arouse the sense of belonging and care to keep alive the East Java culture and tradition.



October 12 - MAGETAN REGENCY ANNIVERSARY

To celebrate the anniversary of Magetan Regency, the local government performs Human Puppet, Bazaar and Kethoprak (traditional opera).

Location: Regency Square. Magetan



October 24 - SEMBONYO SEA OFFERING

In order to have good catch of fishing and to express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the fishermen living around Prigi Beach and Karanggongso Village launches offering (food crops) into the sea and stages ritual procession, bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show.

Location: Prigi Beach, Watulimo Sub district, Trenggalek Regency



October 24 - LONGKANGAN SEA OFFERING

See the description: Sembonyo Sea offering, October 24

Location: Blado Beach Village, Munjungan Sub district, Trenggalek Regency



October 29 - BAGONG DAM PURIFICATION

To express thanksgiving to the Almighty God, the farmers living around Bagong Dam area holds ritual ceremony dedicated to the dam initiator Menak Sopal, visit his tomb, launch buffalo head into the sea, stage bamboo horse dance and leather puppet show. Starts at 05.00 am - 18:00 pm

Location: Bagong Grave yard, Ngantru Sub district, Trenggalek Regency



FLOAT PARADE FESTIVAL

Float parade festival aims to promote the beauty and priority of flower potential in Batu Municipality. It is a regional event participated by florists through out East Java. Location: Batu Municipality



ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF BATU MUNICIPALITY TOURISM: KANG MAS - NIMAS

See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism

Location: Batu Municipality



BULL RACE IN SUMENEP REGENCY

Bull racing is a traditional culture and photogenic sport in Madura Island which is very famous for Madurese people as the owner of the winning bull will socially be honored. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance. The races are held in all regencies of Madura Island (Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep).

Location: Sumenep Regency



BULL RACE IN PROBOLINGGO REGENCY

Location: Tempuran Sub district, Probolinggo Regency



SUMEKAR TONG-TONG MUSIC FESTIVAL

Traditional musical instrument of Madura made of bamboo, which looks like percussion, is played together in groups at night. It is usually used for patrolling or to wake people to have early breakfast (sahur) in fasting month. Tong-tong music is now combined with other musical instruments like Klenengan (Javanese instrument), Tambourine, Saronen (Madurese flute) etc.

Location: Sumenep Regency.



October 31 - SUMENEP REGENCY ANNIVERSARY

Cultural performances and traditional music involving artists and students together stage the celebration of Sumenep Regency anniversary.

Location: Sumenep Regency.



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East Java On September

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East Java Tourism on September



September 8 - 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

September 13 - 19 - SEBLANG OLEHSARI



Seblang is a ceremony of village purification highlighted with mystical trance dance called Seblang. It is only played by women 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 home as an amulet.

Location: Olehsari village - Glagah Sub district, Banyuwangi Regency



September 17 - SKILOT



To celebrate the seventh day after Lebaran Day, the Pasuruan community holds the competition of sky on the mud.

Location: Lekok Sub district, Pasuruan Regency

September 27 - SENDANG BIRU SEA OFFERING



See the discription: Jalanidhipuja sea offering on March 13

Location: Sendangbiru Beach, Tambakrejo Sub district-Malang Regency

ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF PROBOLINGGO TOURISM



See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism

Location: Probolinggo Regency

ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF MAGETAN TOURISM: BAGUS AND DYAH



See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism

Location: GOR KI Mageti, Magetan Regency

CAT MARRIAGE



Watch the cat marriage and be the witness at the uncommon ceremony of cat marriage, you will have an unforgettable experience. This annual event is held at Campur Darat Village, Tulungagung Regency. The aim of the festival is to expect rainfall. It is historically initiated by Mbah Sangkah. People believe that when the couple of the cats (Tirtosari and Jokowono) take a shower the rain will fall soon. The bathing procession takes place in Coban Kromo highlighted with traditional performances.

Location: Palem Village, Campur Darat Sub district-Tulungagung Regency

What's On April

East Java Province covering a land area of some 48km2 consist of 78 small and big islands including Madura Island. The number of population is 34,5 million people comprising many ethnics like; Javanese, Madurese, Tenggerese, Osing, Arab and Chinese. They can live together peacefully. The variety of tourist attractions either cultural or natural makes the region as an interesting tourist destination to visit.

A large number of customs, traditions and religious ceremonies in East Java routinely held every year are wonderful attractions to see and they are expected to be able to generate tourist visits. In addition, the scheduled performances of regional art and culture festival enrich the East Java tourist attractions.

The East Java Calendar of Events 2010 is designed to support the Indonesian government promotion "Visit Indonesia 2010" expecting the target of million foreign visitors to Indonesia. The Calendar of Events 2010 contains the schedule of performances like arts, cultures and religious ceremonies held in the regions through out East Java and it is also hoped to provide tourist information for domestic and foreign visitors.

Local people usually celebrate those events based on the calendar of Java, Tengger and Hijriah (Arabic) therefore to confirm the exact date of the events, the visitors, should contact the local tourists offices. We hope the East Java's Calendar of Events 2010 is useful for visitors and it can arouse the sense of belonging and care to keep alive the East Java culture and tradition.

April 9 - ALLEGORICAL PARADE


It is the procession to celebrate the movement of the Central Government from the old office building in Berbek City to the new one in Nganjuk City. It is cheered up with carnival, dance, and bamboo horse dance, Barongsai and leather puppet show.
Location: Nganjuk Regency


April 10 - NGANJUK REGENCY ANNIVERSARY


Nganjuk Regency anniversary has been celebrated since 1992. The festival is held at 08.00 am at the Javanese Hall of Nganjuk and highlighted with leather puppet show, bamboo horse dance and traditional games.
Location: Regency Hall of Nganjuk.



http://eastjava.com/pariwisata/calendar/april.html

East Java's Calender of Events 2010 on February

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East Java's Calender Of  Events 2010

By the large numbers of tribes and customs in East Java, there are traditions and ceremonials which is held annually. Those ceremonials are being prepared both for thanking the grace to The Lord, it is also become tourism destination for tourist or foreigners.

Hence, by those ceremonials, East Java’s Calender of Events 2010 will guide the tourist to see the ceremonial schedule which coming on every month at some districts on East Java, includes of the history, the place or even the local information of those ceremonial.

Basically, the events of local inhabitant held these ceremonial is based on Javanese ancient calender, Tengger and Arabic (Hijriah) calender which is have unconditional of exact dates or days to be inform. That is why, East Java’s Calender Of Events 2010 is making the east way to confirm the exact dates for tourists.

These are the ceremonial for February:

PASURUAN CITY ANNIVERSARY
	Pasuruan City holds various competitions, carnivals and thanksgiving to commemorate its anniversary. Location: Pasuruan City.
Friday, 19 February - PACITAN REGENCY ANNIVERSARY
	Procession of the 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
February 23 - HAUL K.H. KHAMID
	This ceremony is to commemorate the death of a prominent public figure the Mufti K.H. Hamid, the charismatic Moslem spreader founding Salafiyah boarding school. This event is attended not only by Pasuruan community but also from other provinces. Location: Great Mosque 'Al-Anwar Pasuruan
February 25 - THE ANNIVERSARY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY
	It is a series of activity to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday by distributing food to the people. The food is constructed resembling the mounts Jaler and Estri. The food is firstly paraded from Kuncen Mosque to Taman Mosque with cultural procession. Location: Taman Mosque, Madiun
Februari 26 - HAUL SYEKH MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM
	It is held to commemorate the death of the first Islamic Spreader in Java parading the procession of drummers as far as 250 m, 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
February 28 - 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

For more detail:
http://eastjava.com/pariwisata/calendar/february.html

East Java's Calender of Events 2010 on January

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By the large numbers of tribes and customs in East Java, there are traditions and ceremonials which is held annually. Those ceremonials are being prepared both for thanking the grace to The Lord, it is also become tourism destination for tourist or foreigners.

Hence, by those ceremonials, East Java's Calender of Events 2010 will guide the tourist to see the ceremonial schedule which coming on every month at some districts on East Java, includes of the history, the place or even the local information of those ceremonial.

Basically, the events of local inhabitant held these ceremonial is based on Javanese ancient calender, Tengger and Arabic (Hijriah) calender which is have unconditional of exact dates or days to be inform. That is why, East Java's Calender Of Events 2010 is making the east way to confirm the exact dates for tourists.

These are the ceremonial for January:

HAUL KANJENG PUSPONEGORO - Gresik

It is celebrated in the end week of Sura (Javanese calendar) to commemorate the death of Pusponegoro, the First Gresik Regent. This event is now opened for public and held at the Pusponegoro Mausoleum, the tomb complex of Sunan Malik Ibrahim.
Location: Gapuro Sukolilo Village, Gresik.


TUTUP PLAYANG - Lamongan

Tutup Playang ceremony is intended to end the activities of fishermen fishing in the sea. It is highlighted with offering of steamed rice cones in the center of fish auction.
Location: Brondong Village-Lamongan Regency.

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