To commemorate the birth of Pancasila, the symbol
of Indonesian Country, some cultural events are
performed by artists with a touch of ethics and
aesthetics without leaving the solemnity and meaning
of a ceremony. Procession of Grebeg Pancasila
includes the agenda of Bedhol Grebeg in Gebang
Palace, Cultural Ceremony at Town Square, parade
steamed cone rice resembling five mountains in
the central city and ends with religious memorial
banquet at the Soekarno Tomb.
Location: Blitar Municipality
June 6 - BUNG KARNO BIRTH
DAY
To commemorate the birthday of Soekarno,
the first president of Indonesia, Leather puppet
show is staged all night long.
Location: PIPP (Tourism Information Center and Trade)
Blitar Regency.
HAUL BUNG KARNO
To commemorate and glorify the meritorious
service of the Indonesian independence proclaimer,
some performances are staged: Poetry Reading, Reciting
the Holy Qur’an, public preacher and visiting
the tomb of Soekarno.
Location: Gebang Palace or Amphitheatre at Bung
Karno Library
June 30 - ELECTION OF MR.
& MISS. OF MADIUN TOURISM: KAKANG-MBAKYU
See the description: Election of Mr.
& Miss. of East Java Tourism
Location: Graha Bakti Praja Building, Madiun RegencyEAST
JAVA FOOD FESTIVAL
To introduce the East Java traditional foods in the
regional, national and international and to be served
in hotels or restaurants, East Java Government Culture
and Tourism Service holds annual Food Festival. The
participants are from Hotels and Restaurants through
out East Java.
Location: Surabaya.
