gunungan tradition of yogyakarta

Many of the unique cultures that exist in Indonesia, especially in Yogyakarta. Each enters the end of Ramadan residents Plered, Bantul, Yogyakarta has a unique tradition. The tradition known as Grebeg mountains was held after passing 21 days of fasting. Mountains in the Java language word meaning "mountain of mountains", such as mountains, resembling a mountain. Gunungan offerings is one manifestation of salvation (in the Java language called sadjen wilujengan) that are specially made to be presented in a state of salvation (in the Java language called Wilujengan Negari) every Garebeg and Maleman or blackjack.Residents in Plered, Bantul, Yogyakarta has a unique tradition that is held Grebeg mountains ahead of Eid. This tradition of citizen held as an act of gratitude. Besides, this tradition was held as a form of reflection after fasting for 21 days. This mound contains a variety of household items, groceries and money wrapped in an envelope. Before contested by residents who are mostly orphans are these mountains dikirab Plered surrounding area, Bantul.



Not forgetting the carnival participants also sang the songs that breathed Islam. Arriving at the Hospital page Husada Jewels, then the mountains is contested by the residents, mostly children orphaned but previously prayed by religious leaders.Children are very happy to get the items being contested because it is believed to have the blessings of life."The aim of this Grebeg ahead of Eid as tasyakuran in the month of Ramadan, but also to give a little fortune to orphans and orphans and hope that can help people in total not only needs ahead of Eid but also in health," said Ustadz Ryan, the committee tradition the mountains. As usual not to praise let alone presented verbally but only to be known.

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