Grebek Demak, The Spiritual Attraction
Soldier of Kraton photo by Victor_deka
Grebek Demak is an annual event of Demak citizens in order to welcome or celebrate Eid al-Adha. This year Grebek Demak will be held on November, 27-28 2009. The event itself was preceded by a night market in the field Jogo Tembiring Indah, Wonosalam district, Demak regency for seven days and seven nights. [ad#468x60-red] The Summit took place on the 9th of Dzulhijjah (November 27, 2009) is marked by a ceremony with offerings Nine Tumpeng (9 rice cone). Nine cone prepared in Demak regency hall at 19.00 pm, which then brought to the Grand Mosque of Demak, to be held a Selamatan ceremony.
Gunungan photo by Victor_deka
On the next day at 08.00 am at the district hall will be held ceremony to depart the Jamas oil to Kadilangu tomb which is led by the head of Demak regency who wearing Beskap (traditional uniform) escorted by Patangpuluhan soldiers. In the Kadilangu tomb is held penjamasan ceremony (purification) the heritage of Sunan Kalijaga named Kyai Cerubuk and Kotang Ontokusumo. Purification carried out by the elders man of Kadilangu who are descendants of Sunan Kalijaga. [ad#kotak336]
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