Secaten is an annual event held in the city of Solo since the 15th century. This event is a tradition to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad SAW. The Secaten program is closely related to the history of the spread of Islam to Java. The Wari Sangha is the main person behind the birth of the secaten tradition. Sekaten was used by the Wali Sanga to spread Islam in Java. Originally, Secaten was a continuation of a traditional ritual practiced by Javanese kings since the Majapahit period as a salvation ceremony to keep the kingdom safe. Gradually, however, the secaten tradition has changed and is now being used as a vehicle to spread Islam, especially in Central Java, where the spread of Islam is through the medium of gamelan his art.
Gamelan was used as a medium to spread Islam because Javanese people at that time loved Gamelan, Javanese art. It was not until the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday at the Secaten event that the tambourine fell out of use and the gamelan was used as an accompaniment to the blessing chants. In Solo, night market activities usually follow Secaten performances for a month. The cue for the Secaten performance is the sound of the gamelan played inside the mosque. The event is held on her Rabiul Awal from the 5th to her 12th and the gamelan is played consecutively on this day. Events will then continue at Tumplak Wajik and Grebeg Maulud.
Tumplak Wajik is held his two days before Grebeg Maulud is held. The Tumplak Wajik ceremony takes the form of singing songs in kotekan or kentongan. This is used as a sign that the production of Gunungan has begun. Songs performed at Tumplak Wajik include Lompong Keli, Owal Awil and Tudhung Setan.
The next series of events is Grebeg Maulud. This event took place on his 12th in Rabiul Awal. Grebeg Maulud is the pinnacle of the Sekaten tradition. Grebeg Maulud has mountains of sticky rice, fruits, groceries and vegetables. This Gunungan is intended as a form of prayer and salvation, symbolizing the prosperity of the kingdom. After prayer, this gunungan is distributed to the congregation.
Sekaten is still maintained and implemented today. Secaten has been suspended for two years due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection, but we will resume Secaten's activities this time. This happened because the pandemic was loose enough. Now we can hold another secaten. Those wishing to visit Sekaten should head directly to the city of Surakarta to enjoy the lively performance of the event.
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