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Yogyakarta is an icon of culture in Indonesia. People in Yogyakarta speak Javanese language. Most inhabitants are Javanese. They live in communal system. They are typical politeness. However, Yogya people are smart because many national leaders in Indonesia come from the city. Most people are moslems though some of them are called abangan. Abangan means moslems that practice islamic law but still do old traditions. The Sultanate of Yogyakarta still exist in the heart of people. The people still follow "Sabda " or order of their king. The Sultan now is Hamengkubuwono X.

Here are some traditions and cultures that are still practiced in Yogyakarta. The traditions become tourists attraction to both local and International tourists.

1. Sekaten
   Sekaten (originated from Arabic word: Syahadatain) is a week-long Javanese traditional ceremony, festival, fair and night market commemorating Maulid (the birthday of prophet Muhammad), celebrated annually started on 5th day through the 12th day of (Javanese Calendar) Mulud month (corresponding to Rabi' al-awwal in Islamic Calendar). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekaten There are many people enjoy the events. Sekaten is held in Alun- Alun Utara Or North city yard.
   . Sekaten will be ended with "Gerebeg". Gerebeg is the peak of sekaten event.
   
   Gerebeg is main event of sekaten. Gerebeg symbolizes prosperity of Yogyakarta. Sultan makes Gunungan made from sticky rice, fruits and some snacks. Gunungan is like mountain from arranged foods and snacks. Gunungan will be put in front of the grand mosque. After the prayer, people will fight for foods and snacks. People believe that the food will make them more prosper in the future. As you can see the picture above men are fighting for foods from Gunungan.
2. Labuhan
   
   Another main traditional event is the Labuhan. This ceremony is a ritual offering meant to preserve a long sacred relation between the Sultan of Yogya as the direct descendant of the first ruler of the second Mataram Kingdom. By tradition, this event is always held one day after the Sultan coronation. The ritual is conducted in accordance with the long years of inherited tradition. Usually, the ceremony is attended by a lot of people, most whom want to get blessing from the Creator of the world. Labuah is held in Parang Kusumo beach where there is a cave on the side of sea. The cave is believed the place of meeting between the founder of Mataram Kingdom (first name of Yogyakarta ) with the ruler of south sea , Quen of South sea. She is not human, she is a kind of unseen creaters that rules south sea. Some Javanese people still believe in her existence until now.
   
3. Ramayana Ballet
   
   It is a combination of traditional and modern arts. Ramayana dance or ballet is held outdoor area in Prambanan temple. The dance-drama performed in a marvelous visualization depicting the legendary epos in Javanese culture, Ramayana.
4. Mailoboro Street Festival
   The festival is managed by young artists and the theme is also different at every event. Events that have been held are Pencak Silat ( Indonesian Martial Arts), Coffee festivals and others. In the coming year the theme will be different.
   
   

Thanks for reading about #Yogyakarta. I will tell story about the city in the next posts.
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