If you are visiting Yogyakarta in either January, April and early November, you will be able to join in the raucous festivities during the three yearly Gerebeg festivals. These events really are amongst the most colourful and well supported of all the grand processions on the island of Java, and draw enormous crowds.
Those attending one of Yogyakarta's Gerebeg festivals can expect to see lots of traditional costumes and court dress, palace guards, and some truly outstanding floats, which are adorned with huge mountains of rice. These Gerebeg processions head to the mosque, which is located on the westerly side of the kraton, accompanied by traditional gamelan music
August 5 – August 9, 2009
Jogja Fashion Week 2009 : “Boedaja in Motion”
Jogja Fashion Week 2009 : “Boedaja in Motion”
Jogja Fashion Week is annual event held in Jogjakarta that dedicated for all of the fashion lovers. This year, the main theme for Jogja Fashion Week is “Boedaja in Motion” (English : Culture in Motion). There are 55 fashion designers, both national and international, will show their creativity everyday in Pagelaran Keraton Yogyakarta. Beside of that, you can also enjoy the Jogja Fashion Week Street Carnival, the most attractive fashion parade.
December 10, 2009 – January 10, 2010
Biennale Jogja X : “Art Archive Movement”
Biennale Jogja X : “Art Archive Movement”
Biennale Jogja is end year annual art festival. This year, the main theme for Biennale Jogja is “Art Archive Movement”.
February 4 – 7, 2010
Jogja Clothing Attack : “Yogyakarta Tetap Istimewa”
Jogja Clothing Attack is the biggest clothing event in Jogja / Yogya. For the first event, Yogyakarta Tetap Istimewa (Yogyakarta Is Always Be Special) will become the main theme. Most of the well known clothing companies of Jogja / Yogya will join this event. Don’t miss it, especially if you’re fashion lover
Borobudur Events, Things to Do and Borobudur Festivals 2010 / 2011
(Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia)
(Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia)
The stunning Borobudur Temple has long been the site of annual celebrations, with local festivals and religious events drawing huge numbers of visitors here
each year.
However, there are really just two events held at the Borobudur Temple, which are of particular importance when it comes to the very best things to do and see.
Each May, the Waisak Festival sees literally thousands of pilgrims trek to the Borobudur Temple, arriving to celebrate the birth of Buddha, his enlightenment and the whole idea of the transcendent state known as 'nirvana'.
Each May, the Waisak Festival sees literally thousands of pilgrims trek to the Borobudur Temple, arriving to celebrate the birth of Buddha, his enlightenment and the whole idea of the transcendent state known as 'nirvana'.
The pilgrims are also joined by large groups of Buddhist monks, who are often dressed in bright yellow robes and gather on large crowds outside of the temple, to pray as early at 07:00 in the morning.
Yogyakarta Art Festival June 07, 2010 until July 07, 2010
Yogyakarta Municipality
Art festival held at the Museum Benteng Vredeburg, Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta Municipality
Art festival held at the Museum Benteng Vredeburg, Yogyakarta.
Labuhan Hondodento December 22, 2010
Bantul Regency
The ritual of Labuhan Hondodento is carried out to thank God for His favor of good life to beg for safety. Usually conducted in the 15th of Suro (Javanese Month), this rite will be done Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Parangkusumo beach, Parangtritis, Bantul.
Bantul Regency
The ritual of Labuhan Hondodento is carried out to thank God for His favor of good life to beg for safety. Usually conducted in the 15th of Suro (Javanese Month), this rite will be done Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Parangkusumo beach, Parangtritis, Bantul.