Yogyakarta, there were ceremonies called Sekaten or better known as Pasar Malam Perayaan Sekaten because before the ceremony was held the night market activity in advance for one full month.
Sekaten or ceremony Sekaten (derived from the word Syahadatein) is the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad held on the 5th of each month Mulud Java (early Rabi 'al-Hijra) in the square of Yogyakarta (and also in the square at the same Surakarta). This ceremony was once used by the Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, founder of the palace of Yogyakarta to invite the public to follow and embrace Islam.
On the first day, the ceremony begins at night with courtiers (yogyakarta palace trust people) together with two sets of Javanese Gamelan: Kyai Kyai Nogowilogo and Gunturmadu.
This procession starts from the hall of the Great Mosque Ponconiti towards the north of the square, escorted by soldiers of the Palace. Kyai Nogowilogo will occupy the north side of the Grand Mosque, while Kyai Gunturmadu Pagongan will be in the south of the mosque. Both sets of gamelan to be played simultaneously until the date 11 months Mulud for 7 consecutive days. On the last night, the gamelan will be brought back into the Kingdom.
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