There is a variety of ways done by humans as a manifestation of gratitude to God for blessings and safety. One of them is by holding the Kembul Sewu Sedulur tradition. As people do in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Located in the meeting between the Ngiwa River and Gunturan River, this cultural ritual was held every Wednesday on the last week of Sapar-representation of Java.
Selection of this location is not without consideration. For the sake of Kayangan’s refuge is a dam that was built by Mbah Bei Kayangan. A brawijaya Prabu followers who escaped from Majapahit and in the place to build settlements as well as the Bendung Kayangan.
People observe river meetings in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Warga to the Kembul Sedulur Sewu event location in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
The tradition of Kembul Sewu Sedulur or eating with a thousand brothers is one of the media that strengthens the silaturahmi cord between the citizens. The process starts with a carab along to the location of the dam.
A number of women bring rice, papauk pepper and the result of the earth to be used to eat together. There is also about the group of arts, salary carriers and willing to the general public.
The gamelan's musical array becomes the signing of the beginning of the rituals of the ngguyang jaran or bathing horses depicting the activity of the Mbah Bei Kayangan during the prebu Wijaya horse pawang.
The pauk and earth results as a grateful expression.
Warga climbs prayer syukur in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Furthermore the figures in the area led a shaving prayer and safety application. After prayer, people share food as well as different pauk peppers in the atmosphere of similarity.
Photo and Text: Andreas Fitri Atmoko
Warga is preparing for the Kembul Sewu Sedulur event at Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Uang as a symbol of syukur.
Securing Horse Trips follow the procession in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Warga eats together in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
Warga gives a salary on a mask that is commonly used for dancing Horse Lumping in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
From performing rituals of Horse Lumping in Pendowoharjo, Girimulyo, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta.
