“ The Labuhan “Ceremony of Karaton

Yogyakarta

By : nan’s & yuli

Labuhan is from the word Labuh, means to throw away into.

Definition

The sacred place Labuhan ceremonies conducted by Karaton of Yogyakarta:

Place: Parangkusumo-Kretek Bantul, Mt.Merapi,Mt.Lawu and Dlepih-Wonogiri

Time: Every year : Labuhan AlitThe 8th year : Labuhan Ageng

The Labuhan ceremony of Karaton

Yogyakarta is a ritual offering meant to preserve a long sacred relation between the Sultan of Yogya as the direct descendant of Panembahan Senopati – the first Ruler of the second Mataram Kingdom and the Goddess of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.

The offering in Parangkusumo Kanjeng Ratu Kidul is considered as very important for the Yogyakarta Karaton. She has promised to always protect Panembahan Senopati and his decendants and the Mataram Kingdom in time of difficulties.

History of Labuhan

Gate Keeper Prayer

The Jurukunci (gate-keeper) of Parangkusumo solemnly says: “Please permit me, my lordly Ratu Kidul. I would like to present the Labuhan offerings for you from your Grandson, the Venerated Lordly Sultan Hamengku Buwono X of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Your grandson requests your blessing, his secured long life, his highly honored kingship, his secured country and people of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat.”

Gate Keeper Prayer

Set of offerings

The sets of offering

The complete of offerings are :

The Pengajeng offerings for Kanjeng Ratu KidulThe Penderek offerings for Nyai Roro Kidul

The complete set of offerings

The Pengajeng offerings for Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, consist of:

1 green breastcloth, Gadung design 2 cloths as lower garment with design of cinde sekar. 1 brestcloth with motif bangun tulak (dark blue with white color in the middle). 1 orange bright red breastcloth 1 breastcloth of papasan mateng (dark blue with red in the middle) 1 breastcloth of gadung melati (green with white color in the middle) 1 breastcloth of dringin – yellow cotton with woven gold thread 1 cloth of cangkring motif 1 cup of perfume 1 cup of body lotion 1 packet of incense 1 bottle of fragrant incense 1 small bag containing ten red guilders

The complete set of offerings

The Penderek offerings for Nyai Roro Kidul, consist of:

1 waistband of red cotton, woven with golden thread 1 breastcloth, dark-brown with yellow part in the middle 1 breastcloth-green with white part in the middle 1 breastcloth dringin, yellow with golden thread 1 cloth for lower garment of poleng design (checkered) 1 cloth of tuluh watu motif 1 waistband of bangun tulak motif, dark blue, white part in the middle 1 piece of white cotton 1 packet of incense 1 cup of perfume 1 cup of body lotion 1 bottle of fragrant incense 1 small bag containing 5 red guilders 2 packets of withered flowers 2 small boxes containing hairs and nails of the Sultan 2 wooden trays 1 pandanus mat, which has been used by the Sultan, or a piece of cloth used to protect royal heirlooms, and an umbrella which has been used by the Sultan.

The Conclution

1. Labuhan is means a tradisional cultural from kraton yogyakarta

2. Labuhan is means a remember the history of born Kraton Yogyakarta

3. Labuhan is a moment to promote the traditional cultural for domestic and fereign tourist

4. The philosopy of labuhan means the center power on Kraton and two balance power from Ratu Kidul and Merapi