August Tourism Calendar


Ponorogo

GRAND FINAL THOLE GENDHUK PONOROGO 2020

Time: August 1, 2020
Location: Atrium Ponorogo City Center (PCC)

Grand Final Thole Gendhuk Ponorogo is an event for young generation who will become the tourist ambassadors of the Reog city (traditional dance of Ponorogo), as well as introducing the insight of tourism to younger generation of Ponorogo Regency. How to go to Ponorogo?

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PONOROGO REYOG FESTIVAL

Time: August 14-18, 2020
Location: Ponorogo Square

Reyog Ponorogo Festival is an art and cultural activity that was an effort to preserve Reyog Ponorogo art so that it would not extinct, along with the incessant foreign culture that developing in Indonesia.
The festival that has been held since 1995 by Ponorogo Regency Government is developing all the time. Today, the festival became a great festival that always visited by hundreds participants or spectators. For curators and reyog artists, Reyog Ponorogo Festival is the expression and appreciation as well as pride if they active in festivals, especially if they get achievement

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Banyuwangi

IJEN VALLEY FESTIVAL

Time: August 1, 2020
Location: Jiwa Jawa Resort, Ijen, Banyuwangi

Banyuwangi is the eastern-most regency of East Java. To the north lies the regency of Situbondo. The regencies of Jember and Bondowoso neighbor Banyuwangi to the west. To the east lies the island of Bali and to the west lies the Indonesian Ocean. More about Banyuwangi ...

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BANYUWANGI BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL

Time: August / September 2020
Location: Boom Beach, Banyuwangi

It is a jazz music event organized by the district government of Banyuwangi. The event is part of Banyuwangi Festival Agenda which also features many national musicians. The musicians like Syaharani, Trio Lestari, Yura Yunita to Rizky Febian have felt exotic Banyuwangi Beach Jazz Festival stage.

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Blitar

BLITAR PALAH FESTIVAL

Time: August 3, 2020
Location: Alon-alon Kanigoro, Blitar

Blitar Palah Festival is an art performance features Blitar Regency art parade with different theme each the year.

PISOWANAN AGUNG

Time: August 5, 2020
Location: Pendopo Ronggo Hadinegoro (hall), Blitar

It is Blitar Anniversary commemoration activity, where the representative’s community from various villages in Blitar Regency came with each district concept parade to come to the Blitar Regent in Pendopo Ronggo Hadinegoro. This activity is the end of Kirab Hurub Hambangun Praja, marked as the return of the heirloom to Ronggohadinegoro Hall. How to go to Blitar?

PENATARAN FESTIVAL

Time: August 2020
Location: Penataran Temple Area, Blitar

It is a local activity, such as Blitar cuisine, Blitar handicrafts, etc

THE CHARMING OF PENATARAN EARTH

Time: August 2020
Location: Penataran Tourism Complex, Blitar

Enchantment of Earth Penataran is a legendary art performance showed at night. This art performance features a story carved on the reliefs of Palah Temple

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LARUNG SESAJI

Time: August 20, 2020
Location: Serang Beach, Blitar

It is the south coast culture as the people’s gratitude to God Almighty for the favors that have been given so far. Larung traditional ceremony series consist of two rice cones, cow head, pager bagus, pager ayu and local art. Serang beach has natural beautiful of beach. It spreads white sandy along the beach. The visitors can have many activities in this beach, such as swimming, sun bathing, fishing, canoeing, etc. Explore more about the beach

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Jember

JEMBER FASHION CARNIVAL

Time: August 6–9, 2020
Location: Central Park Jember

Jember Fashion Carnaval (JFC) is a modern carnival event that becomes an inspiration for other carnivals throughout Indonesia. 2020 is the 19th year JFC. There are hundreds of thousands of tourists with hundreds of national photographers and international media always crowded the carnivals every year. Here is short schedule about JFC for next year:
1. Opening Ceremony of the 19th JFC August 6, 2020
2. 7th JFC International Exhibition 6 to 9 August 2020
3. 19th JFC International Carnival 7 to 9 August 2020
4. 5th JFC Conference 7 to 9 August 2020
How to go to Jember? Check here:

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Pamekasan

GRAND FINAL KACONG CEBBHING & BATIK PAMEKASAN AMBASSADOR

Time: August 7 - 8, 2020
Location: Nagara Bhakti Square, Pamekasan

The selection of Kacong Cebbhing (tourism ambassador) and Batik Ambassador Pamekasan Regency as the official Tourism Ambassador. Explore more about Pamekasan destinations, visit ...

MUHARROM PAMEKASAN FESTIVAL

Time: August 20, 2020
Location: Pamekasan

Various competitions of Islamic art in commemoration Islamic New Year. Pamekasan regency lies between Sampang regency (southward) and Sumenep regency (eastward). Get more info here ...

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Probolinggo

BROMO JATHILAN FESTIVAL

Time: August 8, 2020
Location: Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo, Probolinggo

Bromo have known by all of visitor of the worlds. They come to Bromo to watch the sunrise. The visitor also can look down to the crater that full of its smoke, and feel the cold of the air, is probably could only be done in Bromo. More info ...

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A WEEK IN PROBOLINGGO CITY (SEMIPRO)

Time: August 29 - September 4, 2020
Location: Banyuangga Stadium, Probolinggo City

Art and cultural events, culinary, SMEs exhibitions are packed during 7 days that presented in interesting way by displayed the potential regional superior. Besides held in Bayuangga Stadium, SEMIPRO displayed also at several crowded places such as the City Government Office, Museums, to stadium that suit with the activities. Starting from colossal dance, Street Fashion Show, Culinary Festival, Cultural Parade, and SMEs Exhibition which participated by many SMEs in East Java. Activity SEMIPRO was held in the Independence Day of Republic of Indonesia and Probolinggo City Anniversary which on the 4th September.

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Ponorogo

PONOROGO SPECIAL CULINARY FESTIVAL

Time: August 8, 2020
Location: Keraton Ponorogo

Events is held by Official Ponorogo Regency Tourism and presents all famous for food belong to Ponorogo. In 2019, it was a year of tourist visits. By this title, the regional government will hold a Culinary Event in 2020, so that in the future it can be better known and favored by many visitors outside Ponorogo.

THE 524th PONOROGO ANNIVERSARY AND GREBEG SURO 2020 CELEBRATION

Time: August 8 - 19, 2020
Location: Ponorogo

It is a series of the 5424th Anniversary of Ponorogo Regency and the 2020 Grebeg Suro Celebration that show Culture Art, festivals, exhibitions, parade, shows and others. Get more info here ...

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Kediri

PENCAK DOR

Time: August 8, 2020
Location: Tamanan Field, Kediri City

Pencak silat performance. Kediri is located on regional transportation line connecting Surabaya with Tulungagung, Nganjuk and Malang. More info about Kediri city, visit ...

CAR DECORATIVE PARADE

Time: August 9, 2020
Location: Brawijaya Stadium – Jayabaya Stadium, Kediri City

Various decorated cars, beautiful and attractive, go parade around the City of Kediri

KEDIRI SHOLAWAT With HABIB SYECH

Time: August 9, 2020
Location: Brawijaya Stadium, Kediri City

Stand together and prayer with Habib Syech with all Islamic figures of boarding school in Kediri

RED AND WHITE PARADE

Time: August 16, 2020
Location: Kediri City Hall, Mount Klotok

Red and White Flag parade that presented in giant size followed by all Kediri City youth organization and will be spread on Mount Klotok

KEDIRI NIGHT RIDE

Time: August 29, 2020
Location: Kediri City

Bike Tour Event provides a forum for positive activities at night. Start and finish in the city park / tourist area. The main development for tourism area in Kediri town is natural and artificial tourism development in Selomangleng cave area. There are several historical places which has a beautiful panorama here. Therefore, this tourist area frequently visited by many visitors.

INDEPENDENCE MUSIC

Time: August 2020
Location: Joyoboyo City Forest, City of Kediri

Music performance which followed by Kediri rock musician for 3 days consecutive.

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HAUL SYEIKH IHSAN BIN DAHLAN

Time: August 14, 2020
Location: Putih village, Gampengrejo district, Kediri regency

Haul Sheikh Ihsan Bin Dahlan is a routine annual agenda implemented by Al-Ihsan Islamic Boarding School Jampes in Putih Village, Gampengrejo district, Kediri. The event starts after sunset with tahlil at the tomb of Sheikh Ihsan, after that continued with general study in Al-Ihsan Islamic Boarding School Jampes.

TIRTO HUSODO RITUAL

Time: August 19-20 20 2020
Location: KW Besuki, Jugo village, Mojo district, Kediri regency

"Mapak Suro" activities held at Ironggolo Waterfall with carrying local cultural wisdom, includes rice cones, traditional foods, traditional dance festivals and macapat.

JAMASAN WAYANG MBAH GANDRUNG

Time: August 29, 2020
Location: Ds. Pagung, Kec. Semen, Kab. Kediri

Mbah Gandrung Puppet for the people of Kediri and its surroundings is considered a mystical puppet. In addition to always cleaned and only displayed in Suro or other needs, for example, for those who have words (nadzar). Mbah Gandrung Puppet is a type of Krucil puppets come from Mount Wilis performed through certain rituals. Jamasan Puppet Mbah Gandrung held in Shawal month every year. The uniqueness of this puppet is when the puppets will be staged must be carried on foot from the storage place to the perform stage.

GROBYAK FISH

Time: August 30, 2020
Location: Tanjung village, Pagu district, Kediri

Grobyak Fish is annual activity that involves Kediri people to harvest fish in Sumber Legundi. This activity is endemic fish conservation and water resources. Through this activity, communication and familiarity among people around have build as well as environmental conservation efforts intertwined.

TAWANG RAINBOW CARNIVAL

Time: August 30, 2020
Location: Protocol Street, Tawang village, Wates district, Kediri

It displays the creativity and potential of the village as tourism village which become the creative education room, drug prevention, showcasing the diversity of Indonesian culture, the village potential and progress.

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KELUD FESTIVAL

Time: August 22 - September 13, 2020
Location: KW Mount Kelud, Ngancar district, Kediri

Kelud Festival is an annual agenda in Kediri Regency. This is the local activity by people around Mount Kelud. This ritual procession of Mount Kelud held as an expression of people’s gratitude to God Almighty which is held every Sura month. The Kelud Festival presents; Arts, SMEs Exhibition and Bazaar, Pineapple Festival and Fruit Exhibition, traditional performance and Kelud Volcano Road Run (KVRR) activities.

The short schedule for this festival is as follows:

1. Ceremonial Opening of Kelud Festival

Time: August 22, 2020
Location: 07:30 WIB – finished


2. SME Products Exhibition in Kediri Regency

Time: August 22-23, 2020
Location: 07:30 WIB – finished


3. Kelud Giving Ritual

Time: August 23, 2020
Location: 07.00 WIB – finished

The ritual procession of Mount Kelud giving held as the gratitude to God Almighty which is carried out every month Suro. As a form of gratitude and a request for safety and blessing, the people of Kelud do pray together and larung Kelud giving by delivering the giving and the equipment which accompanied by Sugihwaras village elders and Ngancar District towards Mount Kelud and Crater, then followed by all people who live around Mount Kelud

4. Pineapple Festival and Fruit Exhibition

Time: 5 - 6 September 2020
Location: 07.00 WIB – finished

This Pineapple Festival will showed mount of pineapple about 5 meters height, made of 5000 pineapples which later will be distributed to the visitors of Mount Kelud tour. In addition, the pineapple festival will held pineapple creation contest over the rotating trophy followed by the villages and several institutions or cooperatives in Ngancar District area. Pineapple high cone with various pineapple creations brought from the Sugihwaras village hall towards Mount Kelud tourist area

5. Art Performance

Time: September 12, 2020
Location: 07:00 WIB – finished

Traditional arts based on local entertainment for all visitors, include foreign tourist visitors to Mount Kelud

6. Kelud Volcano Road Run (KVRR)

Time: September 13, 2020
Location: 05:45 WIB – finished

Run event through the exotic nature of Mount Kelud with evaluation more than 600 meters above sea level. Participants will pass the pineapple plantation, honey farms, Margomulyo Agro Park, Mystery Road, Kelud Tunnel, Kelud Crater.

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SRI AJI JAYABAYA CEREMONY

Time: August 20, 2020
Location: Pamenang village, Pagu district, Kediri

Ritual 1 Suro Ceremony in Pamenang Village, Kediri Regency is a procession of cultural ceremonies to commemorate and honor one of the ancestors Javanese land of Kediri Kingdom which ruled at 1135 - 1157 AD (Hantang Inscription 1135 AD and Kalam Inscription 1136 AD), named Sang Prabu Sri Aji Joyoboyo and to welcome the Javanese New Year. This ritual ceremony accompany 2 heirlooms involving 120 core participants with different tasks, using Jogjakarta-style traditional clothing include its equipment. It followed by hundreds of participants from various regions and various communities in Indonesia. This ceremony has been took place since 1975 and continues to maintained and held until todays.

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Pacitan

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

A. PACITAN EXPO

Time: August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


B. THE BIRD CHIRPING COMPETITION CUP

Time: August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


C. JASAJAH ALAS MTB PACITAN

Time: August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


D. PANJAT PINANG

Time: August 18, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


E. LEATHER PUPPETS PERFORMANCE

Time: August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


F. PACITAN RONTEK FESTIVAL

Time: August 20-22, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


G. PACITAN JOURNEY

Time: August 20-22, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


FISHERMAN FESTIVAL

A. FISHING COMPETITES

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Tamperan Harbor, Pacitan


B. RACE RACE

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Tamperan Harbor, Pacitan


C. GRILL FISH PARTY

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Tamperan Harbor, Pacitan


D. PUPPET SHOW

Time: August 19, 2020
Location: Ngadirojo Bus station, Tamperan Harbor, Pacitan


E. KITE RACE

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Tamperan Harbor, Pacitan


MUHARAM CELEBRATION

A. EARLY END OF YEAR PRAYER

Time: August 19, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


B. PENGAJIAN AKBAR

Time: August 19, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


C. HADRA COMPETITION

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square


D. DAI COMPETITION

Time: 18-20 August 2020
Location: Pacitan Square

Visit Pacitan's tourism object, such as; Teleng Ria Beach, Srau Beach, Klayar Beach, Sidomulyo Beach, Gong Cave, Tabuhan Cave, Banyu Anget Pool, Ceprotan Ceremony, etc.

RONTHEK FESTIVAL

Time: August 20-22, 2020
Location: Pacitan Square

Rondha Thekthek Festival (Rontek) perform cultural creations combined with bamboo music. Rontek is gugah sahur tradition for the Pacitan people. Apart from having a peculiarity as a local value, Rontek also reflects the harmonization of each instrument. It was first held in 2011 and attended by participants who came from the districts and Villages in Pacitan. The participants have skills completion and the ability to play music as well as the attractions to beat bamboo and be the best. Each participant displays a superior theme, starting from daily life theme to disaster prevention theme. Through Government role, Artists, Academics and the community, Ronthek is expected to become a distinctive / iconic art of Pacitan.

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Bondowoso

MUHARRAM BONDOWOSO FESTIVAL

Time: August 19, 2020
Location: Bondowoso

The Muharram Bondowoso Festival held to celebrate the Hijriyah New Year. There are many Islamic attractions presented at the center of Bondowoso regency. Not only that, the Muharram Bondowoso Festival also aimed to explore Bondowoso's potential through creation and innovation, include regional expo and various competitions for two weeks. Explore more Bondowoso ...

BONDOWOSO MUSLIM FASHION FESTIVAL

Time: August 28, 2020
Location: Bondowoso

Bondowoso Muslim Fashion Festival (BMFF) was held in a series of Muharram Bondowoso festival. BMFF accommodate the creativity of the young designers in Bondowoso and its surroundings through demonstrations and competitions at fashion design. BMFF is expected to be a barometer of the development of Muslim fashion industry which is increasingly popular and growing the potential of local designers.

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Magetan

REGIONAL CULTURE PARADE

Time: August 22, 2020
Location: Start from Ki Mageti Stadium, Finish in front of Pendopo Surya Graha Magetan

Cultural parade event held to celebrate the Independence Day Anniversary. The parade will be held in Magetan regency. Magetan regency has a lot of nature tourism objects that spreads almost over its 13 districts. Check the info at ...

TIMES FESTIVAL OF MBANJENG KIRAB TUMPENG

Time: August 29, 2020
Location: Tapen Village, Lembeyan district, Magetan

This festival is an effort to raise the village's potential as the biggest catfish village in Magetan Regency. All processed catfish food can be found and enjoyed during the festival. As a sign of the end of the traditional and cultural attractions series, thousands of air lanterns were released precisely at 12 pm.

PURWODADI FORTRESS FESTIVAL

Time: August 31, 2020
Location: Purwodadi Fortress Heritage Area, Magetan

An introduction to one of the Cultural Heritage of Magetan by holding a number of existing art activities in Purwodadi village while preserving it.

LEDHUG (LESUNG BEDHUG) MUSIC PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

Time: Suro Month / 1 Muharram (August) 2020
Location: Ki Mageti Stadium, Magetan

It is traditional music festival in Magetan, dimples and bedhugs played together, collaborated with other musical instruments.

PARADE OF NAYOKO PROJO AND ANDUM BERKAH BOLU RAHAYU

Time: Suro Month / 1 Muharram. (August) 2020
Location: In front of Surya Pavilion and Magetan Square

It is a culture parade which followed by the Regent of Magetan, Forkopimda, Head of OPD with his wife who were paraded around Magetan. That as a replica of leadership in ancient times and must continue to be carried out till todays, that leader must know the all people conditions by monitoring the state. Next with The Regent together with the officials distributed special cakes that means providing food to its people.

GREBEK PEAK LAWU

Time: August 19, 2020
Location: Ngancar Village, Magetan

The festival night presents local culture and the beauty Mount Lawu and held once a year, 1 suro month of Javanese calendar.

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Trenggalek

JARANAN FESTIVAL

Time: August 26-29, 2020
Location: Trenggalek

It is an annual event held to preserve culture and giving appreciation to cultural activists, in particular Jaranan. This event was not only attended by local participants but also from other cities and provinces of Indonesia. There are many visitors often visit this regency to spent their holiday. The visitors are interesting with Trenggalek's tourism objects, such as: Prigi Beach, Damas Beach, Pelang Beach, Karanggongso Beach, Lowo Cave, and also Trenggalek's traditional art and food.

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TODAY'S PROCESSION OF TRENGGALEK DISTRICT

Time: August 31, 2020
Location: Trenggalek

Trenggalek Regency Anniversary Procession is annual event held to celebrate the anniversary of Trenggalek Regency. This regency will celebrate its 826th birthday in this 2020. There are also mystic books, heirlooms and puppets procession in the evening. Get more info about the procession at ...

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Lamongan

TEMPO DOELOE LAMONGAN

Time: August 2020
Location: Lamongan

An annual activity presents culinary and Lamongan things in the past. Lamongan is one of tourism object in East Java that has glamour nature and marvelous culture, such as the unique of Maharani Cave, or the fascinating of marine / WBL tourism area, the amazing of Gondang Dam tourism area and there are still a lot of tourism object which is interesting to be visited. More info visit ...

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Malang

MALANG BEACH FESTIVAL

Time: August - November 2020
Location: Coastal District in Malang regency

A variety of entertainment activities and very interesting Sport Tourism that followed and enjoyed by Malang Beach Festival visitors. This event is located at several beaches in the South Malang region. Besides the beauty beach, tourists can participate in various competitions, like: Kite Competition, Balekambang Running Track JLS (Southern Cross Line), Fun Bike, Paragliding Exhibition, Rowing and Dragon Boat Competition, Jet Sky Exhibition, Surfing, Kirab Budaya, Marathon Beach Roller Skates, Malang Sunset Beach Marathon, Beach Wrestling, Beach Volleyball etc.

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Nganjuk

GEMBYANGAN WARANGGONO

Time: August 2020
Location: Pedepokan Langen Tayub Nganjuk

Ceremony / rituals for "waranggono" after attending the training procession of "Ngunthul" to senior waranggono to be "legal" right become Waranggono (Tayub) artist.

JARANAN FESTIVAL

Time: August 2020
Location: Nganjuk Regency

Jaranan Art Contest involving participants from various Jaranan artists in all area. Nganjuk regency is one of the tourism object in East Java which has some of the charming tourist destinations. Get the info here ...

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Tulungagung

BUCENG RUBYONG / BUCENG WILIS

Time: August-September 2020
Location: Penampihan Temple, Sendang district, Tulungangung Regency

Traditional ceremony known as "Grebeg Suro" Buceng Robyong or Buceng Wilis is a ritual that has been carried out by the Tulungagung ancestors since ancient times Geger village around every year, precisely on the 1 Suro Javanese calendar. It was initiated by the "Ranu Handoko Mulya Circle of Friends" and facilitated by Tulungagung Regency. This activity is the gratitude to God Almighty and also helped to protect the cultural heritage of the ancestors in Turi village, Geger village marked by an inscription at Penampihan Temple. The procession begins from the house of the local figure and followed by the Kasepuhan members accompanied by the arts group to Penampihan temple. The activity began with a ritual at Tirta Mulya water source (Temple area) which is followed by ceremonial event and ends with thanksgiving. There are more many traditional parade in Tulungagung, check it more ...

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SURAN BEAUTIFUL POPOH BEACH

Time: August-September 2020 (Javanese month of Suro)
Location: Popoh Beach, Tulungagung

Annual event that facilitated by Tulungagung Government and implemented by Popoh management, aims to ask God Almighty for always saving all Popoh Beach visitors and blessing them always. The ceremony marked by slaughtering Kendit goat at 12:00 p.m. The head buried in the beach and the meat is cooked. And all people will pray together in the morning, continued with breakfast together. Popoh beach is the interesting tourism object in Tulungagung regency. In this tourism object, you can enjoy the beautiful of nature scenery, astonished with a thousand temples; enjoy the swimming pool, and fauna.

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CULTURAL CEREMONY OF JAMASAN PUSAKA TOMBAK "KANJENG KYAI UPAS"

Time: August-September 2020 (on Friday after the 10th Suro month of Javanese calendar)
Location: Archives Office / District Library of Tulungagung

Kyai Upas is a spear-shaped heirloom with a blade 35 cm length with landhean along 4 meters. In the bottom bar, written Arabic letter decoration with the pronunciation of Allah in Muhammad. Heirloom spear of Kanjeng Kyai Upas is a heritage owned by Tulungagung Regency and believed to still have magical power (it said that in Dutch occupation, this heirloom was able to resist the enemy so that they could not come to Tulungagung). The heirloom gets the attention of Tulungagung people by held traditional ceremony "Heirloom Ritual" implemented by the Tulungagung government every year.
The stages:
1. Preparation stage
2. Ratengan / tirakatan stage has filled with mocopat performance
3. The Friday morning activity at 07:30 - finished
- Opening
- Reading the history of Kyai Upas
- Organizer report
- Speech of the Regent
- Sirah Tinampi Sarana Mulya
- Jamasan Heritage
- Wilujeng / introduction to prayer
- Kembul Bojan
The final stage is leather puppets performance

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