East Java Tourism on September
September 8 – FISH AUCTION
It is held to welcome Idul Fitri highlighted with special fish (Bandeng) auction. The fish is taken from either dry water or salty one.
Location: Market, Gresik Regency
September 13 – 19 – SEBLANG OLEHSARI
Seblang is a ceremony of village purification highlighted with mystical trance dance called Seblang. It is only played by women for seven days in row. This ritual dance aims to drive away the evil spirit. In the last day, the dancers parade throughout the village by distributing some flowers and the villagers try to get and keep it at home as an amulet.
Location: Olehsari village – Glagah Sub district, Banyuwangi Regency
September 17 – SKILOT
To celebrate the seventh day after Lebaran Day, the Pasuruan community holds the competition of sky on the mud.
Location: Lekok Sub district, Pasuruan Regency
September 27 – SENDANG BIRU SEA OFFERING
See the discription: Jalanidhipuja sea offering on March 13
Location: Sendangbiru Beach, Tambakrejo Sub district-Malang Regency
ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF PROBOLINGGO TOURISM
See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism
Location: Probolinggo Regency
ELECTION OF MR. & MISS. OF MAGETAN TOURISM: BAGUS AND DYAH
See the description: Election of Mr. & Miss. of East Java Tourism
Location: GOR KI Mageti, Magetan Regency
CAT MARRIAGE
Watch the cat marriage and be the witness at the uncommon ceremony of cat marriage, you will have an unforgettable experience. This annual event is held at Campur Darat Village, Tulungagung Regency. The aim of the festival is to expect rainfall. It is historically initiated by Mbah Sangkah. People believe that when the couple of the cats (Tirtosari and Jokowono) take a shower the rain will fall soon. The bathing procession takes place in Coban Kromo highlighted with traditional performances.
Location: Palem Village, Campur Darat Sub district-Tulungagung Regency