There are various ceremonies and traditions among East Java communities, in relation with religiosity, it held regularly on every year, and becomes special attraction that are quite interesting to see. The arts and cultural performances and the festivals that are routinely held and packaged in the tourism agenda also enrich the number of tourist attractions in East Java.
The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda in the whole area in East Java.
It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.
We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.
| 1-31 May – SURABAYA SHOPPING FESTIVAL (SSF) | |
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Surabaya as a business and convention city commemorates its anniversary by holding tourism event and big shopping festival. The Malls and plazas throughout Surabaya will co-oporate in “Surabaya Big Sales” offer discount prices. This season ends with various entertainments and interesting art performances. |
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| 19-22 May MAJAPAHIT TRAVEL FAIR (MTF) | |
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To promote East Java Province as a tourist destination worldwide, East Java Government Culture and Tourism Service collaborates with tourism industries holds Majapahit Travel Fair (MTF) 2011. The official program features include of travel exchange, exhibition, workshop, art and cultural festival, and various kinds of contest. |
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| 7 May SUNAN GIRI HAUL | |
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Sunan Giri, was one of the nine Moslem spreaders in Java Island (one of the nine Saints), which was also the founder of Gresik Regency. The word Gresik stands for Giri and Gisik. To commemorate his death, some activities like Hadrah and religious preacher are held. The event is held at the cemetery site located on the hilltop Giri, Kebomas Sub district. |
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| 9-11 May – BANTENGAN FESTIVAL | |
| Bantengan Festival has been going on long time ago in Mojokerto Regency. The Bantengan is a traditional performance in which the players wearing the costume like wild buffalo dance and fight each other. It is usually participated by more than 50 groups and last 3 days. Location: Trawas, Mojokerto Regency |
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| May – FLOAT PARADE FESTIVAL | |
| Float parade festival aims to commemorate the 718th Surabaya anniversary. It starts from Heroes’ monument and finishes at Surabaya Municipality Hall. It is also highlighted with cultural performances from many cities in the country. Location : Surabaya Municipality Hall |
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| May – RUJAK ULEK FESTIVAL | |
| Rujak Ulek is a special cuisine from Surabaya. The festival stages hundreds people to prepare and serve Rujak Ulek and presents a large-sized grinder 1, 5 m in diameter. The third Sunday in May Location:Jl.Kembang Jepun Surabaya |
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| May – SURFING COMPETITION | |
| To appreciate the beautiful beaches in Pacitan, the people around the regency are held surfing competition. All people can join this competition and it also opened for all domestic and foreign tourists. Location:Pancer Beach – Pacitan Regency |
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