Most Javanese people probably already know one of the
traditional foods called jenang. Jenang is a traditional snack
originating from Kudus, Central Java. Jenang is similar to the
typical food, namely dodol - one of traditional food from Garut, West Java. It is similar with mochi, sweet and chewy.
Did you know that the History of Java Museum
Yogyakarta has a collection of relics where jenang is made? The place for making jenang came from the Mataram Kingdom and was found in
Central Java in the 17th century.
Getting to Know the Place of Jenang Making
The place for making jenang has a decoration with Arabic calligraphy motifs inscribed with prayers in the Islamic religion. It is usually served at the time of major Muslim celebrations. Basically, in Javanese society, jenang has existed since Hindu times. Even the tradition of jenang itself has also existed since the Walisongo era until the present.
Jenang is always served during Muslim celebrations
because it is a symbol of gratitude to God Almighty. In addition, it is also a
symbol of prayer, hope, unity, and the spirit of the Javanese people.
Tradition of Jenang
On the eve of the turn of the Islamic New Year or for the Javanese, the Abdhi Ndalem and hundreds of residents gathered in the courtyard of the tomb complex of the Kings of Mataram Yogyakarta to carry out the Jenang Suran tradition. This tradition has been going downhill since Panembahan Senopati or Sultan Agung I was the founder of the Mataram Kingdom.
Jenang
Suran is also known as Jenang Panggul, which means that all Muslims can carry or welcome
the Islamic New Year 1440 H. Interesting, right? There are still many other
relics from the Mataram Kingdom found in the History of Java Museum Yogyakarta.
For those interested in Indonesian history, the History of Java Museum
Yogyakarta is the right place because the heritage collection here is complete
and already uses IT technology.
History Of Java Museum
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