- Sedudo Waterfall
Sedudo waterfall is situated 27 kilometers south of Nganjuk. An impressive Sedudo Waterfall thundering down not least than 120 m. Despite the noise and spray associated with it, is considered to be an excellent place to meditate. Its water is believed the bathers remain young.
There is an interesting event held at Sedudo. It called Sedudo traditional Bathing ceremony. The procession held in Sedudo Waterfall began in the era of Majapahit Kingdom during the Prana Prathista Ceremony held in every Suro (the fourth month of lunar calendar). East Javanese people believe that Sedudo Waterfall is blessed by God and it can provide held and eternal youth for those taking a bath. This water splasing procession is directly led by Bupati (regent) of Nganjuk highlighted with a sacred dance performed by 5 dancers bringing klenting, traditional water jars. The procession is accompanied with Jidor, traditional drum and Sekar Mijil song.
- Waranggono Inauguration, Ngrajek – Nganjuk
Nganjuk is well-known as the city of Waranggono, vocal and dancing artist who sing traditional Javanese songs in the Javanese traditional performances such as Tayub, Uyon-uyon and Wayang (leather puppet show). This event is annyally held to inaugurate the students of singing and dancing arts who have already succeeded in joining the training of Tayub traditional dance. Pacing the test, they will be sacredly inaugurated by sprinkling water which is taken from a certain jar. This procession is usually supported by Langen Beksan, the dance participated by all Nganjuk people
This event is annually held to inaugurate the students of singing and dancing arts who have already succeeded in joining the training of Tayub traditional dance. Passing the test, they will be sacredly inaugurated by sprinkling water which is taken from a certain jar. This procession is usually supported by Langen Beksan, the dance paraticipated in all Nganjuk people.
- Grebek Maulud Carnival
It is a traditional ceremony carried out by elder villagers, young generation either man or women and the whole Ngliman’s people. In this event, there will be a procession called keroyokan wulu wetu/polo pendem (grabbing cassava, sweet potato), grabbing food and fruit by Ngliman’s societies. This traditional ceremony is highlighted with Rebana and reog attractions.
- Cleaning of Water Spring (Kebur Ubalan, Ngluyu)
Kebur Ubalan is a traditional ceremony of Sugihwaras people. Sugihwaras subdistrict located above 50 km northwest of Nganjuk Town. Before cleanse the water spring the people held a sacred ceremony by preparing the offerings and traditional party close to water spring. Kuda kepang performance is merry this even
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