Grebeg Syawal Keraton Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is one of the well-known cities in Indonesia which has a variety of cultures and traditions prevailing around its people. An attitude based on a sense of peace and mutual respect between citizens is interwoven in daily interactions. In addition to the famous tourist attractions of Jogja, Yogyakarta is also a main attraction for tourists with regular events held every year.

One of the interesting Jogja events for you to watch later is the Grebeg Syawal Yogyakarta Hadiningrat ceremony, a tradition that is held every Eid. The 1st of Shawwal this event was held and marked that the month of Ramadan was over.

Grebeg Syawal Jogja is usually held at the North Square of Yogyakarta and has become a tradition of the Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace as a form of alms or Hajad Dalem to the people of Jogja. This goal is symbolized by the form of Gunungan Lanang (Gunungan Grebek Syawal Jogja) consisting of various vegetables along with the contents of the earth. Gunungan Lanang is an offering that is shaped like a cone like cone filled with various vegetables such as chili, long beans, etc. Before this event begins, the palace warriors usually pay their respects three times with salvo fire.

Gunungan Grebek Syawal Jogja was paraded from the Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace Ward to the Great Mosque (Masjid Gede) by Abdi Dalem Keraton. Arriving at the mosque, Gunungan Grebek Syawal is prayed for. When they have finished praying, the people who are waiting are ready to scramble to get a part of Grebek Syawal's mountains to take home as a sign of good luck.

The total of alms donated by Yogyakarta Hadiningrat Palace or used for Grebeg Syawal Yogyakarta Palace are 7 mountains consisting of 3 Gunungan Lanang, 1 Gunungan Wadon, 1 Gunungan gepak, 1 Gunungan ground and 1 Gunungan Pawuhan.

Residents who flocked to come waiting and surrounded the mountains to scramble with one goal to expect a fortune or commonly called the Blessing Blessings. Public confidence in whatever is in the mountains of Grebek Sayawal is very strong will bring good luck, so even though just getting a piece of it already feels grateful.

Grebek Syawal ceremony is one of the main attractions for tourists from various regions, both local and international. It feels like this one Jogja event is hard to miss and is automatically becoming one of Yogyakarta's tourist destinations that is routinely awaited every year.

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